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Adam's flannel

Adam's flannel noun: the mullein (Verbascum thapsus).

adam's flannel: the mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
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Noun

Adam's flannel (uncountable)

  1. (Chester) The mullein (Verbascum thapsus).

Synonyms of Adam's flannel

All synonyms of Adam's flannel

Origin of Adam's flannel

In reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant materials.

Questions about Adam's flannel

What does Adam's flannel mean?
Adam's flannel means the mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
What part of speech is Adam's flannel?
Adam's flannel is a noun.

Words near Adam's flannel in the dictionary

  1. Adam's ale
  2. Adam's apple
  3. Adam's apples
  4. Adam's Bridge
  5. Adam's earth
  6. Adam's flannel
  7. Adam's morsel
  8. Adam's needle
  9. Adam's needles
  10. Adam's Peak
  11. Adam's wine

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