Polish region (7 letters)

{ Answer }

SILESIA

{ Related Clues }

Oder region
Coal region of central Europe
Mineral-rich area of Europe
Twilled fabric of European region

{ Tags }

area, central, coal, europe, european, fabric, mineral, oder, polish, region, rich, silesia, twilled

{ Notes }

The answer SILESIA is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2900 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SILESIA as a noun:

1. (Silesia, Slask, Slezsko, Schlesien) = a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland

2. a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings