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crewel

Syllabification: (crew·el)
Pronunciation: /ˈkro͞oəl/

Definition of crewel

noun

  • a thin, loosely twisted, worsted yarn used for tapestry and embroidery.

Origin:

late 15th century: of unknown origin

crewel in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of crewel in the British & World English dictionary