virgin wool

noun

Definition of virgin wool

: wool not used before in manufacture

Examples of virgin wool in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Uma Wang Chinese designer Uma Wang’s oversize black and beige striped virgin wool scarf is fringed at the edges. — Janet Kinosian, Los Angeles Times, "Fall fashion trends: Stylish details matter — and are everything this season," 19 Sep. 2019 At his business, a proper cleaning of a 10-by-75-foot virgin wool carpet would cost up to $525, Hadeed said. — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, "The story behind the carpeting in Metro’s rail cars? It stinks.," 8 Feb. 2018 Stay away from heavy tweed wool winter suits and linen summer ensembles, opting instead for virgin wool or cashmere. — Esquire, "3 Ways to Wear this Travel-Friendly Trench Coat," 25 Aug. 2017

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“Virgin wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virgin%20wool. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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