# shalloon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃəˈluːn/

## Definitions
1. A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
2. A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
3. A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.

## Etymology
Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shalloon