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Word: Wool
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English wull, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wol and German Wolle, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin lana ‘wool’, vellus ‘fleece’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
wʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn
Short Definition:fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming coat of sheep
Examples:- Harris tweed is made from pure new wool
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