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   Home·spun

   /ˈhōmˌspən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. simple and unsophisticated: "homespun philosophy"
   • 2. (of cloth or yarn) made or spun at home.
   • ▪ denoting a coarse handwoven fabric similar to tweed.

   noun

   • 1. coarse handwoven cloth: "clad in homespun"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOMESPUN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOMESPUN definition: 1. (of beliefs, theories, etc.) simple and ordinary: 2. (of beliefs, theories, etc.) simple and…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › homespunHOMESPUN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a plain-weave cloth made at home, or of homespun yarn. any cloth of similar appearance. a rustic person. homespun. / ˈhəʊmˌspʌn / adjective. having plain or unsophisticated character. woven or spun at home. noun. cloth made at home or made of yarn spun at home. a cloth resembling this but made on a power loom. Discover More.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › homespunHomespun - definition of homespun by The Free Dictionary

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   1. spun or made at home: homespun cloth. 2. made of homespun: homespun clothing. 3. plain; simple: homespun humor. n. 4. a plain-weave cloth made at home or of homespun yarn. 5. any cloth of similar appearance. [1580–90]

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOMESPUN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ˈhoʊm.spʌn / uk / ˈhəʊm.spʌn / Add to word list Add to word list. (of beliefs, theories, etc.) simple and ordinary: homespun philosophy / wisdom. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Plain and ordinary. as it comes idiom. austerely. austerity. average Joe. homely. homey. humble. humdrum. middle-of-the-road. sparely. spartan.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOMESPUN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use homespun to describe opinions or ideas that are simple and not based on special knowledge . The book is simple homespun philosophy. Synonyms: unsophisticated, homely, plain, rough More Synonyms of homespun. 2. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun]

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › homespunhomespun - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 22, 2023 · (by extension) Plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious . Synonyms: down-home, cracker-barrel. Translations [ edit] ± spun at home. ± woven at home. ± made from homespun fabric. ± plain and homely. Noun [ edit] homespun ( countable and uncountable, plural homespuns) Fabric made from homespun yarn.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhomespun adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   (of cloth) made at home. See homespun in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: homespun. Definition of homespun adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.