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The word 'denim' originally comes from a French phrase meaning sturdy fabric from which city?

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Correct answer: Nîmes

Denim is a contraction of 'serge de Nîmes,' meaning a sturdy twill fabric from the French town of Nîmes. This durable weave was originally made from a blend of wool and silk before cotton took over globally. English weavers later imported the technique but used cotton, creating the affordable, tough fabric we wear today. Photo: Nikodem Nijaki, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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