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burlap

Syllabification: (bur·lap)
Pronunciation: /ˈbərlap/
Definition of burlap

noun

chiefly North American
  • coarse canvas woven from jute, hemp, or a similar fiber, used especially for sacking.
  • a material similar to burlap but lighter, used in dressmaking and furnishing: [as modifier]:a burlap shirt fabrics ranging from hessians to burlaps

Origin:

late 17th century: of unknown origin

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