The fibrous covering of a sheep (see note under hair).
see also lamb’s wool, dead wool, merino
Appertaining to wool generally.
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The fine, soft, curly hair that forms the fleece of sheep and certain other animals, characterized by minute, overlapping surface “scales” which give it its felting property.
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