Flannel /(flăn"nĕl)/

Flan·nel

Flannel

n.
  1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture.
  2. a cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel{1}; it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called flanellette.
  3. garments made of flannel, especially underwear.
  4. a washcloth. [Brit.]
  5. humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk. [Brit. informal]
  6. insincere flattery or praise. [Brit. informal]

Phrases & Compounds
Adam's flannel
See under Adam.
Canton flannel
See Cotton flannel, under Cotton.