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flock2

Pronunciation: /flɒk/

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Definition of flock

noun

[mass noun, often as modifier]
  • a soft material for stuffing cushions, quilts, and other soft furnishings, made of wool refuse or torn-up cloth:flock mattresses
  • powdered wool or cloth, used in making flock wallpaper.
  • [count noun] a lock or tuft of wool or cotton.

Derivatives

flocky

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French floc, from Latin floccus (see floccus)

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Definition of flock in the US English dictionary