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denim

Syllabification: (den·im)
Pronunciation: /ˈdenəm/
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Definition of denim

noun

  • a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans, overalls, and other clothing.
  • (denims) clothing made from denim fabric:a pair of denims

Origin:

late 17th century (as serge denim): from French serge de Nimes, denoting a kind of serge from the manufacturing town of Nîmes

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