No. 5,934 in Catalan
illana
"Illana" in Catalan refers to a skein or hank of yarn or thread.
In a sentence
Vaig passejar per la borda antiga adornada amb illanes.
I strolled by the old barn adorned with wool tufts.
Here, "illana" means "wool tuft," referring to a decorative or functional material.
Les illanes d'aquest lloc han estat treballades manualment durant generacions.
The wool tufts of this place have been handcrafted for generations.
In this context, "illana" denotes the raw or worked material traditionally processed by artisans.
Un teixit de cotó sovint conté illanes petites per millorar la textura.
A cotton fabric often contains small wool tufts to enhance the texture.
Here, "illana" refers to tiny segments or details of wool integrated into a textile for decorative or functional purposes.
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