'Adam's flannel' definitions:

Definition of 'Adam's flannel'

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  • Flannel \Flan"nel\ (fl[a^]n"n[e^]l), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. Wool.]
  • 1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. a cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel[1]; it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called flanellette. [PJC]
  • 3. pl. garments made of flannel, especially underwear. [PJC]
  • 4. a washcloth. [Brit.] [PJC]
  • 5. humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk. [Brit. informal] [PJC]
  • 6. insincere flattery or praise. [Brit. informal] [PJC]
  • Adam's flannel. (Bot.) See under Adam.
  • Canton flannel, Cotton flannel. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton. [1913 Webster] flannelbush