| Word | cretonne |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A heavy fabric used for upholstery and curtains. |
| Sentence | Her head was leaned against the window curtains and in her nostrils was the odour of dusty cretonne. |
| Source | Dubliners, "Eveline", p. 37 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Toreador n/adj bullfighter rearranged light waterproof slung shoulder
Previous card: Tottie n girlfriend mahony mentioned lightly totties dubliners
Up to card list: Unusual and Literary English Vocabulary