"Adam's flannel" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: In reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant materials. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Adam's flannel (uncountable)
  1. (Chester) The mullein (Verbascum thapsus). Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Figwort family plants Synonyms: torchwort, hag-taper, common mullein, great mullein, Jacob's staff, Aaron's rod, Jupiter's staff, cow's lungwort
    Sense id: en-Adam's_flannel-en-noun-c5zzj-c5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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