grasscloth en · NOUN
Etymology
From grass + cloth.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A wall covering made from the fibres of jute, rushes or other grasses.
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various coarse cloths, the fibre of which is rarely that of a grass; especially, the Chinese summer-cloth made from ramie, Boehmeria nivea, properly a nettle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grasscloths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |