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crewel

noun
crew·​el | \ ˈkrü-əl How to pronounce crewel (audio) \

Definition of crewel

1 : slackly twisted worsted yarn used for embroidery
2 : crewelwork

Examples of crewel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The client fell in love with a crewel fabric for the great room. — Celia Barbour, House Beautiful, "Surprise! This Dreamy "Barndominium" Isn't Actually a Barn at All," 13 Dec. 2016

First Known Use of crewel

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for crewel

Middle English crule

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