ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hessian

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈhɛsiən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hessian is a noun meaning (chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

Meaning

(chiefly British) A strong, coarse fabric made from hemp or jute, often used for making sacks.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hessian

Depending on context, synonyms include burlap, wellington, jackboot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wellington, jackboot, german, allemand, jagers, heteritic.

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