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tweed rough, unfinished woolen fabric, of a soft, open, flexible texture resembling cheviot or homespun, but more closely woven. It is made in either plain or twill weave and may have a check, twill, or herringbone pattern. Subdued, interesting color effects (heather mixtures) are obtained by twisting together different-colored woolen strands into a two- or three-ply yarn. Tweeds are desirable for outer wear, being moisture resistant and very durable.

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tweed / twēd/ • n. a rough-surfaced woolen cloth, typically of mixed flecked colors, originally produced in Scotland: [as adj.] a tweed sports jacket. ∎ (tweeds) clothes made of this material: boisterous Englishwomen in tweeds.

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