loden
/ˈloʊ.dən/
noun
- A thick, waterproof woolen fabric, originally from Austria, often used for coats.
- She wore a warm loden coat during the winter hike.
- The traditional Austrian jacket is made of loden and has green trim.
- Loden is popular for outdoor clothing because it repels rain and snow.
adjective
- Made of or resembling loden fabric; also, a dark olive-green color typical of this fabric.
- The loden curtains kept the draft out of the old cabin.
- She painted the kitchen walls a soft loden green.
- He bought a loden hat to match his coat.