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单词 grogram
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Definition of grogram in English:

grogram

noun ˈɡrɒɡrəmˈɡrɑɡrəm
mass noun
  • A coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum.

    格罗格兰姆粗呢(用丝与马海毛或羊毛织成的粗织物)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • His nickname of ‘Old Grog’ came from his habit of wearing grogram breeches (grogram was a strong, coarse material made of silk and mohair).
    • In 1740, British Admiral Vernon (whose nickname was ‘Old Grogram’ for the cloak of grogram which he wore) ordered that the sailors’ daily ration of rum be diluted with water.
    • I give my daughter Sarah 12 yards of black grogram to make her a gown.
    • He was well known for wearing ‘grogram’ a course silk fabric which he apparently had made into a boat cloak and perhaps trousers.
    • This move was ordered by Admiral Vernon, who was famous for his grogram cloak - hence the term ‘grog’ for the rum and water mixture, and the consequent sensation of grogginess.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French gros grain 'coarse grain' (see also grosgrain).

Rhymes

pogrom

Definition of grogram in US English:

grogram

nounˈɡräɡrəmˈɡrɑɡrəm
  • A coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum.

    格罗格兰姆粗呢(用丝与马海毛或羊毛织成的粗织物)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I give my daughter Sarah 12 yards of black grogram to make her a gown.
    • This move was ordered by Admiral Vernon, who was famous for his grogram cloak - hence the term ‘grog’ for the rum and water mixture, and the consequent sensation of grogginess.
    • In 1740, British Admiral Vernon (whose nickname was ‘Old Grogram’ for the cloak of grogram which he wore) ordered that the sailors’ daily ration of rum be diluted with water.
    • He was well known for wearing ‘grogram’ a course silk fabric which he apparently had made into a boat cloak and perhaps trousers.
    • His nickname of ‘Old Grog’ came from his habit of wearing grogram breeches (grogram was a strong, coarse material made of silk and mohair).

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French gros grain ‘coarse grain’ (see also grosgrain).

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