Adam's flannel
The mulleinThe mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The mullein (Verbascum thapsus).
Origin
In reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant matIn reference to the Biblical Adam, who would have had to improvise clothing from plant materials.
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Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable