Dictionary Check: homespun

"homespun" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

adjective

of textiles; having a rough surface

Example: "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns"
adjective

characteristic of country life

Example: "cracker-barrel philosophy"
Synonyms:
adjective

made of cloth spun or woven in the home

Example: "homespun linen"
noun

a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home

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