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balbriggan

/bælˈbrɪɡ.ən/

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noun

/bælˈbrɪɡ.ən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип хлопчатобумажного трикотажного полотна, обычно используемого при производстве нижнего белья и чулочно-носочных изделий.

A noun referring to a type of cotton knit fabric, typically used in the manufacture of underwear and hosiery.

uncountable

  1. Cotton knit fabricC2formal

    A soft, plain-knitted cotton fabric, originally made in Balbriggan, Ireland, commonly used for underwear and hosiery.

    ruХлопковый трикотаж

    • The vintage underwear was made from fine balbriggan.
    • He preferred balbriggan socks for their comfort.
    • The tailor recommended balbriggan for the summer garments.