Jean

/dʒiːn/ noun

Definition

a sturdy cotton fabric, typically blue; often used in plural 'jeans' for denim trousers

Etymology

from French Gênes 'Genoa', where the fabric was first made

Kelly Says

Geographic origin name that became a common fabric and clothing term

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