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saxony
(sax¦ony)
Pronunciation:
/ˈsaks(ə)ni/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a fine kind of wool.
a fine-quality cloth made from saxony, chiefly used for making coats.
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from
Saxony
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