Flan"nel (?), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. Wool.]
A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture.
Shak.
Adam's flannel. Bot. See under Adam. -- Canton flannel, Cotton flannel. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton.
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