tweed
noun/twiːd/
Frequency rank: #10,137 most common English word
Meaning
A rough, woolen fabric, often woven with mixed colors, traditionally associated with outdoor or country clothing.
Example sentence
He wore tweed trousers and a matching jacket to the countryside event.
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