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单词 Adam's flannel
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Definition of Adam's flannel in English:

Adam's flannel

noun ˌadəmz ˈflanl
historical
  • The common mullein, Verbascum thapsus.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Carr (d. 1843). From the genitive of the name of Adam + flannel, apparently so called on account of its large soft woolly leaves.

 
 

Definition of Adam's flannel in US English:

Adam's flannel

nounˌadəmz ˈflanl
historical
  • The common mullein, Verbascum thapsus.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Carr (d. 1843). From the genitive of the name of Adam + flannel, apparently so called on account of its large soft woolly leaves.

 
 
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