wools

plural of wool
as in coats
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 of wools To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The formula includes celery seed (rich in strengthening fatty acids) and lots of vitamins (B5, E, and F), while the sheer pink hue can double as a lovely blush polish after two coats.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Moisture trapped in their coats or ears can lead to infections or skin issues.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The clear gel feels silky, not goopy, and holds hairs in place without breaking down into flakes.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hudson and Dommek say non-Indigenous people assume all Indigenous Alaskans live in igloos and dress in furs, but that’s not typical of many, including the Iñupiat people.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Initially, furs were the focus, primarily ones that were more affordable than those sold in Manhattan.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Wools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wools. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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