wool
|wool|
A2
/wʊl/
soft animal fiber
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wool' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wull', where it referred to the fleece of sheep.
Historical Evolution
'wull' transformed into the Middle English word 'wolle', and eventually became the modern English word 'wool'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fleece of sheep', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the soft, curly hair that forms the fleece of sheep and some other animals, used for making clothes and other products.
She wore a sweater made of pure wool.
Synonyms
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