nounˈsaks(ə)niˈsæksəni
mass noun1A fine kind of wool.
Example sentencesExamples
- By far, my most comfortable kilt is made of saxony.
- 1.1 A fine-quality cloth made from saxony, chiefly used for making coats.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Saxony.
proper nounˈsaks(ə)niˈsæksəni
1A large region and former kingdom of Germany, including the modern states of Saxony in the south-east, Saxony-Anhalt in the centre, and Lower Saxony in the north-west.
German name Sachsen
- 1.1 A state of eastern Germany, on the upper reaches of the River Elbe; capital, Dresden.
Origin
From late Latin Saxonia, from Latin Saxo, Saxon- (see Saxon).
nounˈsaksənēˈsæksəni
1A fine kind of wool.
Example sentencesExamples
- By far, my most comfortable kilt is made of saxony.
- 1.1 A fine-quality cloth made from saxony, chiefly used for making coats.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Saxony.
proper nounˈsæksəniˈsaksənē
1A large region and former kingdom of Germany, including the modern states of Saxony in the southeast, Saxony-Anhalt in the center, and Lower Saxony in the northwest.
German name Sachsen
- 1.1 A state in eastern Germany, on the upper reaches of the Elbe River; capital, Dresden.
Origin
From late Latin Saxonia, from Latin Saxo, Saxon- (see Saxon).