Canvassy

/ˈkænvəsi/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having qualities similar to canvas; made of or containing canvas material.

Etymology

From 'canvas' + adjectival suffix '-y'. A descriptive formation for objects or textures resembling canvas fabric.

Kelly Says

The canvassy texture of natural linen has barely changed in thousands of years—ancient Egyptians made canvas nearly identical to what artists use today!

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