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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lustrous finish applied to velvet and satin. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A fabric resembling velvet, but having the nap flat and less close. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A wetland consisting of a small depression, with or without standing water, often in a salt marsh or other coastal wetland. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylon

Etymology

Borrowed from French panne. Doublet of pen, penna, and pinna.

Related phrases

salt marsh

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