Kendal green

Ken·dal green

 (kĕn′dl)

n.

1. A coarse green woolen fabric similar to tweed.

2. The color of this fabric.

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[After Kendal, a municipal borough of northwest England.]

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Kendal green

n

1. (Textiles) a green woollen cloth, formerly worn by foresters

2. (Dyeing) the colour of this cloth, produced by a dye obtained from the woad plant. See also dyer's-greenweed

[C14: from Kendal, where it originated]

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Ken′dal green′

(ˈkɛn dl)
n.

1. a coarse woolen cloth, green in color.

2. the color of this cloth.

[1505–15; after Kendal, town in Westmoreland, England, where the cloth was orig. woven and dyed]

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Noun

1.

Kendal green - a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant Kendal dye, dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair

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