Flannel

1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture.
2. a cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel{1}; it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called flanellette.
3. a washcloth.
4. humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk.
5. insincere flattery or praise.
Adam's flannel . (Bot.)
See under Adam.
Canton flannel, Cotton flannel .
See Cotton flannel, under Cotton.