Meaning of homespun in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊmˌspən/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    homespun

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of country life

    Examples

    • « cracker-barrel philosophy »
    • « folksy humor »
    • « the air of homespun country boys »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. made of cloth spun or woven in the home

    Examples

    • « homespun linen »
    • « homespun garments »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    homespun

    Definitions

    1. a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with homespun yarn

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