| excelsior matting | <botany> A layer of fine, curled wood shavings used to stabilise eroding soil or to filter sediment from flowing water. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| excelsior | A kind of stuffing for upholstered furniture, mattresses, etc, in which curled shreds of wood are substituted for curled hair. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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