Definitions for Challis

Challis chal·lis

Spelling: [shal-ee]
IPA: /ˈʃæl i/

Challis is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in Challis (achills).

Definitions for Challis

noun

  1. a soft fabric of plain weave in wool, cotton, rayon, or other staple fiber, either in a solid color or, more often, a small print.

Origin of Challis

First recorded in 1840-50; perhaps after Challis, a surname

Examples for Challis

challis was silent for a few moments, and it was Walters who took up the interrogatory.

The plan of search adopted by Professor challis was an onerous one.

The library at challis Court occupies a suite of three rooms.

challis shifted his gaze from the cradle, and looked Stott in the face.

"Mrs. Thornton is out in the garden, but I will call her," said Mrs. challis—or I supposed it was she.

There's more than you or any one sees, more than Mr. challis, even.

Mrs. challis, after I had paid her bill, continued to object to the departure of her boarder.

"The neighbours are not highly intelligent, I suspect," said challis.

When he returned to England, challis shut himself up at Chilborough.

Professor challis points this out very conclusively in the Phil.

Word Value for Challis
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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