Meaning & use
Marled
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Describing yarn or fabric with a mottled, flecked appearance created by twisting together threads of different colors.
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The sweater was made from a soft, marled gray wool.
She chose a marled cotton tee for its subtle, textured look.
A note on using this word
The term comes from "marl", a mixed soil of clay and lime, evoking the blended, speckled look of the fabric.
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