fustein

Definitions of fustein
  1. noun
    a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
    synonyms: bombazijn
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    type of:
    doek, kleed, materiaal, stof, stofdoek, stofvod, textiel, textielindustrie, textielnijverheid, textielvezel, weefsel
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  2. noun
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
    synonyms: bombast, gezwollenheid, hoogdravendheid, lyrisme, pathos, retoriek
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    type of:
    bombast, gezwollenheid, hoogdravendheid, lyrisme, pathos, redekunde, redekunst, redeneerkunde, retorica, retoriek
    high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
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