"duroy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dəˈɹɔɪ/ [General-American], /d(j)əˈɹɔɪ/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: duroys [plural]
Etymology: Unknown. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} duroy (countable and uncountable, plural duroys)
  1. (historical) A kind of coarse woolen cloth used in 17th century England. Tags: countable, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Fabrics Derived forms: corduroy, duroys
    Sense id: en-duroy-en-noun-c9yK~RWX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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