wool
Translation
wool
Examples
My jumper is made of pure wool.
My jumper is made of pure wool.
She is knitting with red wool.
She is knitting with red wool.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the fine, soft curly hair forming the coat of a sheep My jumper is made of pure wool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fleece, yarn
Etymology
From Old English 'wull', from a Proto-Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a fluffy sheep. The material we get from it is 'wool'.