duffel

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdʌfəl/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(duf′əl)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
duf•fel  (duf′əl),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a camper's clothing and equipment.
  2. Textilesa coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.
  3. See duffel bag. 
Also, duf′fle. 
  • after Duffel, a town near Antwerp 1640–50

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
duffel, duffle / ˈdʌfəl/
  1. a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap
  2. equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper
Etymology: 17th Century: after Duffel, Belgian town
'duffel' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
duffel bag - duffel coat - duffle coat - roll bag

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