duffel

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
  2. noun a coarse heavy woolen fabric

Etymology

From Dutch duffel, named after Duffel, a town in Belgium, itself ultimately from Latin Dubrolocus, the first particle from Gaulish dubrum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

duffel bag, duffle bag, duffle

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