# drab vs dura

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### drab
*noun · IPA /dɹæb/ · frequency rank #28,521*
A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.

### dura
*noun · IPA /ˈdjʊə.ɹə/ · frequency rank #42,109*
Ellipsis of dura mater.

## Source
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