mungo
What is another word for mungo? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A low-grade fiber reclaimed by shredding old woollen rags or scraps of felted cloth, used to make cheap fabric.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Mungo, the nickname of Saint Mungo (Kentigern), founder and patron saint of Glasgow.
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What does “mungo” mean?
The word “mungo” means a low-grade fiber reclaimed by shredding old woollen rags or scraps of felted cloth, used to make cheap fabric. In plain terms, a recycled, lower-quality wool fiber used in cheaper textiles.
How do you use “mungo” in a sentence?
Here is “mungo” used in a sentence: “The mill blended mungo with new wool to cut costs.”
What part of speech is “mungo”?
“Mungo” is a noun.
Where does the word “mungo” come from?
The word “mungo” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Mungo, the nickname of Saint Mungo (Kentigern), founder and patron saint of Glasgow.
