Definitions for noil

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Spelling: [noil]
IPA: /nɔɪl/

Noil is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 29 anagrams from letters in noil (ilno).

Definitions for noil

noun

  1. a short fiber of cotton, wool, worsted, etc., separated from the long fibers in combing.

Origin of noil

First recorded in 1615-25; origin uncertain

Examples for noil

Some of the noil collected by the combing process is composed of a large percentage of short mohair.

An increased yield and better quality of top, owing to the absence of broken fiber, and consequent diminution of noil and waste.

The short fiber obtained in combing long staple wool is called "noil."

Word Value for noil
Scrable

4

Words with friends

6

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