Tweed

/twiːd/ noun

Tweed is a rough, thick woolen fabric, often woven with mixed colors to create a speckled look. It is commonly used for jackets, coats, and suits.

Possibly from a misreading of Scottish "tweel" (twill) as "tweed" on a cloth merchant’s label, influenced by the River Tweed in Scotland. The name stuck and became associated with the fabric style.

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