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
- hessians
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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