Definition

A type of fabric that is made from camel hair, angora wool, or a blend of silk and wool, often used to make garments.

Example

She wore a beautiful coat made of camlet during the winter.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful camlet scarf at the market today.

Oh really? I've never heard of that fabric before.

It's actually a really fine woolen material, quite luxurious.

That sounds interesting! I might look for something made from camlet.

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Root Explanation

Camlet originates from the Middle French word *camelot*, which refers to a type of fabric made from a blend of silk and wool. The term itself is derived from the Arabic word *qāmīṣ*, meaning a garment or shirt, which reflects its use in clothing. Therefore, camlet refers to a specific type of fabric used in garments.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for a garment ('qāmīṣ') to remember that camlet is a type of fabric used in clothing.

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