tammy
2 synonyms for tammy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A woolen or wool-and-cotton fabric, often glazed, historically used for curtains and straining cloths.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tam
tam-o'-shanter
Etymology
Of uncertain origin; compare obsolete French tamise, though if there was borrowing it isn't clear which way it went.
Full origin of tammy →Frequently asked questions
What does “tammy” mean?
The word “tammy” means a woolen or wool-and-cotton fabric, often glazed, historically used for curtains and straining cloths. In plain terms, either a woven straining cloth or, informally, a Scottish tam o'shanter hat.
How do you pronounce “tammy”?
“Tammy” is pronounced TAMEE (/ˈtami/ in IPA).
How do you use “tammy” in a sentence?
Here is “tammy” used in a sentence: “The old recipe called for straining the broth through a tammy cloth.”
What part of speech is “tammy”?
“Tammy” is a noun.
Is “tammy” a common word?
“Tammy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tammy” have?
“Tammy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woolen or wool-and-cotton fabric, often glazed, historically used for curtains and straining cloths.
