English Explanatory Dictionary

shalloon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
  2. A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
  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.

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈluːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shalloon.wav

Word forms

shalloon shalloons

Etymology

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

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