challis

Speech parts

1. challis - Noun

2. Challis - Proper noun

Meaning

A soft and delicate woolen, or woolen and silk, fabric, for ladies' dresses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fabric cambric bunting calico tweed astrakhan corduroy batiste baize cashmere brocade chenille chintz cloth canvas
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Antonyms

plain

Hypernyms

material fabric cloth textile

Examples

The 6.5-magnitude earthquake was located 72 kilometres west of Challis, Idaho, and occurred at 4:52 p.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Source: Internet

The original quake happened just before 6 p.m. and originated about 45 miles west of Challis, and 20 miles northwest of Stanley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Source: Internet

He collected globes and maps and, according to coinage historian C. E. Challis, developed a grasp of monetary affairs that indicated a high intelligence. Source: Internet

With a start and finish in Challis, Idaho, the River of No Return (RONR) Endurance Runs offer runners a unique opportunity to experience Idaho’s remote beauty. Source: Internet

It's the first in a series featuring Detective Inspector Hal Challis and Sergeant Ellen Destry, and it's a serial killer novel. Source: Internet

The series has a central character, Detective Inspector Hal Challis, but also a staff of characters. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

challenging work challengingly challengingness Challoch Challoner challoth