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woolly

[wool-ee] / ˈwʊl i /


ADJECTIVE
made of or covered in wool
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ADJECTIVE
confused
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Manuel, a painter by trade, first conceived of “Guac” early in the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since performed it around the country, including at New York’s Public Theater and Woolly Mammoth in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Woolly dogs themselves possessed spiritual significance and were often treated as beloved family members.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023

Woolly dog blankets were exclusively woven by high-status Coast Salish women.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 13, 2023

When “Just for Us” ran in Washington, D.C., it became the second-highest-grossing show in Woolly Mammoth Theater’s 43-year history.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

"Woolly ragwort all around, Woolly ragwort on the ground, Woolly ragwort grows and grows, Woolly ragwort in your nose."

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan




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