Burlap

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈbɹ̩ˌlæp/

Origin

From Middle English borel ("coarse cloth"), from Dutch boeren ("coarse") or Old French burel + -lap.

Full definition of burlap

Noun

1. (US) A very strong, coarse cloth, made from jute, flax, or hemp, and used to make sacks etc.

Synonyms

• UK hessian