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selvage

noun

the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈsɛlvɪdʒ

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noun

  1. the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray

noun

  1. border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet

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