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noun
a rug or upholstery fabric having the pile in uncut loops or in a combination of cut and uncut loops.
Origin:
1880–85; < French: noun use of past participle of friser to curl, probably derivative of fris-, stem of frire to fry, some foods taking on a curllike form when fried
1880–85; < French: noun use of past participle of friser to curl, probably derivative of fris-, stem of frire to fry, some foods taking on a curllike form when fried
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is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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