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Nov 29, 2009
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ter•ry



Pronunciation: (ter'ē), [key]
—n., pl. -ries,
—adj.

—n.
1. the loop formed by the pile of a fabric when left uncut.
2. Also called ter'ry cloth". a pile fabric, usually of cotton, with loops on both sides, as in a Turkish towel.

—adj.
1. made of such a fabric: a terry bathrobe.
2. having the pile loops uncut: terry velvet.

Ter•ry



Pronunciation: (ter'ē), [key]
—n.
1. Ellen (Alicia or Alice), 1848?–1928, English actress.
2. a male given name, form of Terrence or Theodore.
3. a female given name, form of Theresa.

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