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Definition of "camlet" [cam•let]

  • A rich cloth of Asian origin, supposed originally to have been made of camel's hair and silk and later made of goat's hair and silk or other combinations. (noun)
  • A garment made from this cloth. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "camlet" in a sentence
  • "Egmont was more lenient to the foul practices which prevailed there, and took almost a childish pleasure in dining at the table of the Duchess, dressed, as were many of the younger nobles, in short camlet doublet with the wheat-sheaf buttons."
  • "It was called "camlet," because made originally of camel's hair."
  • "Deborah wrote of the episode to a friend, including in her letter descriptions of the clothing she wore, including a scarlet cloak made of camlet, a fabric of Asian origin, originally made of silk and camel's hair."