fustian

noun [U]

/ˈfʌs.ti.ən/

/-tʃən/

Definition

› a thick, rough cotton cloth that lasts for a long timeTextiles made from natural fibres fustian

adjective Textiles made from natural fibres

(Definition of fustian noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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