wool

US /wʊl/

UK /wʊl/

1.

the fine, soft curly hair that forms the fleece of sheep and some other animals, used in making cloth and yarn

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This sweater is made of 100% pure wool.

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She knitted a scarf with soft merino wool.

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fleece yarn fiber

2.

a fabric or yarn made from wool

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The coat is made of a heavy wool.

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She prefers wearing natural fibers like cotton and wool.

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fabric textile material

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dyed-in-the-wool wrap someone (up) in cotton wool pull the wool over someone's eyes