mouton

noun

Definition of moutonnext
as in fleece

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  1. fleece
  2. sheep
  3. karakul
  4. sheepskin
  5. bearskin
  6. coonskin
  7. goatskin
  8. lambskin
Noun
  • With the wool industry in decline after decades of drought, overgrazing and soaring production costs, some ranchers are betting on a different kind of shed — filled not with fleece but with blinking racks of servers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • Thankfully, Diana had two of the sheep knits made — and Plant got her hands on the second one.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • There is no room for Joseph, who is sitting on the floor leaning his back against the bed, watching the sheep and being ironically observed by a donkey.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 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 alpine lodge features just four private timber and stone-hewn chalets, all kitted out with sheepskin carpets and possum fur-throws.
    — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The boots feature a plush wool-blend lining, a water-repellent sheepskin upper, and an outsole designed for better traction, durability, and comfort.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) UK, which has led several campaigns against the use of bearskins, said Freedom of Information data showed that 22 bearskin caps were ordered in 2024 and 96 in 2025.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Changing of the Guard ceremony features soldiers wearing heavy ceremonial uniforms and bearskin hats.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 24 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 product that won is his Nexus drawstring handbag made of Premium Vachetta leather, goatskin leather and suede, featuring intricate, sculptural weaving.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • The Celine/Reebok Freestyle Lo, a lambskin leather version of a classic Reebok sneaker, earned the number three spot on the Lyst’s hottest products roundup.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 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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