Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adam's flannel

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: adam's flan-nel
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The mullein (Verbascum thapsus).

Uncountable

Etymology

In reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant materials.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

torchwort hag-taper common mullein great mullein Jacob's staff Aaron's rod Jupiter's staff cow's lungwort

Questions

What does adam's flannel mean?: The mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Where does adam's flannel come from?: In reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant materials.

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