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the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick the wool from cashmere goats is considered by many to be the finest available

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Recent Examples on the Web It’s made with high-quality, natural materials like natural latex, organic wool, and plush organic cotton. Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024 Additionally, while luxury brands are exploring eco-friendly materials, alternatives to silk, wool, and leather aren't yet scalable, posing a challenge to balancing profitability with environmental responsibility. London Business School, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Style it with a classic wool coat and some peep-toe pumps. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024 Consider, for example, the extensive discourses on the many steps of the process of making fabric, beginning with shearing, cleaning the wool, combing it, and so on. Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wool 

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“Wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wool. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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