shalloon Meaning & Definition
/ʃəˈluːn/
What Does Shalloon Mean?
As a noun, shalloon means A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing. It is also used to mean A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
Word Facts for Shalloon
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ʃəˈluːn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | shalloons |
Shalloon Definition (Noun)
- A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
- A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
- A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.
Synonyms of Shalloon
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Shalloon synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Shalloon
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Shalloon in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
shalloon (countable and uncountable, plural shalloons)
Origin of Shalloon
Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.
How Do You Say Shalloon?
You say shalloon as //ʃəˈluːn//. It has 1 syllable.