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shalloon

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ʃəˈluːn/
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  • rhymes with -uːn

1

noun

Meaning 1

A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, historical, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.