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\ ˌdīd-ᵊn-t͟hə-ˈwu̇l 
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\Definition of dyed-in-the-wool
: thoroughgoing, uncompromising a dyed-in-the-wool conservative
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dyed-in-the-wool
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of dyed-in-the-wool
often disapproving : having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change
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