Viyella
9.9
A soft cloth made from a mix of cotton and wool used for clothing
- noun
- /vɪˈjɛlə/
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- I bought a cozy shirt made of Viyella for the chilly autumn weather.
Examples
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Viyella lasts forever.
Fiction book (1992) -
The tailor recommended a suit made from Viyella fabric for its warmth and softness.
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For winter, I prefer wearing Viyella because it offers both comfort and style.
Synonyms
flannel
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3.6
A soft light cloth made from wool or cotton used for clothes and sheets
is a twilled cotton and wool blend made mainly for clothing
chinchilla
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8.9
A thick woven cloth with a soft surface used for warm coats
is lighter and smooth rather than thick and napped
9.9
A soft warm cloth from wool and cotton used for shirts and pajamas
is used broadly for clothing rather than especially warm garments
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Viyella is a brand name made for a soft, twilled cloth that mixes wool and cotton. So, when you see Viyella on a label, think 'warm and soft fabric' used for shirts and dresses.