haircloth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coarse cloth made of the mane or tail hairs of a horse, associated with furniture upholstery, and with uncomfortable clothing worn by people practising religious asceticism.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

haircloth haircloths

Etymology

From hair + cloth.

Synonyms

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