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Hessian

noun
/ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Meaning

a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping

Example Sentences

The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.

Synonyms

burlap, jute, gunny, sackcloth

Antonyms

silk, velvet, satin

Collocations

hessian sack, hessian bag, hessian cloth, jute hessian

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