mouton

noun

Definition of moutonnext
as in fleece

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouton
  1. fleece
  2. sheep
  3. karakul
  4. sheepskin
  5. bearskin
  6. coonskin
  7. goatskin
  8. lambskin
Noun
  • The Yumiori Off Peak Full-zip Jacket from The North Face is a standout for its cool colorblock look and, of course, the tried-and-true functionality of its fully recycled fleece material.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • As laundry professional Melia Long explains, cotton, fleece, and other garments that shed lint can damage your cleaning cloths.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • The species—which looks like a strange mix of a dog, zebra, and a kangaroo—was hunted to extinction, largely because European settlers blamed them for attacks on sheep, poultry, and other livestock.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
  • Popular among outdoor enthusiasts and scenic travelers, the archipelago boasts seemingly endless roads and more sheep than human residents.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of sheep
Noun
  • In their place are elderly, ultra-Orthodox Jews wearing black overcoats and fedoras; south and central Asians with traditional karakul hats; and gaggles of merchants shouting in languages from across the world.
    — Barak Richman, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Most fur-bearing animals have never been domesticated, which makes raising a fox for the trim of a parka inherently crueler than aborting a karakul lamb for a wool cap, animal rights activists say.
    — Glendale News-Press, Glendale News-Press, 29 Aug. 2019
Definition of karakul
Noun
  • The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony features soldiers wearing heavy ceremonial uniforms and bearskin hats.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • The queen also accessorized with a Philip Treacy hat that was akin to the bearskin hats worn by the Grenadier Guards.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Definition of bearskin
Noun
  • With his yellowy eyes, sadistic laugh and coonskin hat, Farkus looked every bit the villain in this childhood favorite.
    — Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024
Definition of coonskin
Noun
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
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“Mouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouton. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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