bissonata: Meaning and Definition of

bis•so•na•ta

Pronunciation: (bis"u-nä'tu, -nā'-), [key]
— n.
  1. a coarse woolen cloth constructed in plain weave and dyed black or brown, used in the manufacture of clerical vestments.
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