flannel

/ˈflænəl/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A soft cloth material originally woven from wool, today often combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.

2

A washcloth.

3

A flannel shirt.

4

Soothing, plausible untruth or half-truth; claptrap.

5

Synonym of flip (“hot mixture of beer, spirit, etc.”).

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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