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
  • For the third round, Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, wore the label Monse — an oversized hybrid of a gray suit jacket and hoodie sweatshirt over flowing gray fleece pants, an outfit meant to mesh business wear with sports wear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The versatile sweatshirt is made from soft cotton with a plush fleece interior that’s perfect for chilly plane rides.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fleece
Noun
  • Nordic Fair Isle prints and anything with sheep, stripes, or funky patterns are fantastic sellers.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The highest-ticket item is a funnel-neck jacket in rich chocolate sheep leather that dissolves into black toward the waist (399€), which can be paired with a matching pencil skirt.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 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
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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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