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What is the correct pronunciation of homespun and what does homespun mean?

homespun

adjective, noun

How to pronounce homespun?

The word homespun sounds like home-spun
/'hoʊm,spən/

What is the definition of homespun?

adjectivecharacteristic of country life
Examples
  • the air of homespun country boys
adjectiveof textiles; having a rough surface
Examples
  • a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns
nouna rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home
adjectivemade of cloth spun or woven in the home
Examples
  • homespun linen
  • homespun garments

Are there famous quotes or literary references to 'homespun'?

  • 'Homespun' appears in various literary works to evoke rustic simplicity or American folk culture, for example, in writings about rural life or American independence.