noun
Russel
RUH-suhl
noun
1
A durable, twilled woolen fabric.
"The coat was lined with russel for warmth."
How to Use Russel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of woolen cloth; the name is also a variant spelling of the surname Russell.
Word Forms
russels plural
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Etymology
From Old French roussel, from Latin russus ("red"), via a diminutive form.