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denim [ˈdɛnɪm]n Textiles1.(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a. a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc.

b. (as modifier) a denim jacket

2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a. a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery

b. (as modifier) denim cushion covers[from French (serge) de Nîmes (serge) of Nîmes]

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A city in southern France named Nimes.The name "denim" essentialy referred to a cloth from Nimes (serge de Nimes)

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