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woolen

[wool-uhn] / ˈwʊl ən /
ADJECTIVE
woolly
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A wet loop of woolen cloth lies upon the table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

These materials are the difference between a dark winter sweater and a bright summer tank top, a luxurious cashmere scarf versus rough woolen mittens.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

Maximilian Davis’ Ferragamo collection both conceals and reveals, with oversized masculine woolen overcoats covering wispy, transparent embroidered dresses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

An only child, her parents were woolen mill workers in Dewsbury, a town southwest of Leeds, and she left school at 16 to become a dancer.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2023

The kautuka, a yellow woolen bridal thread, was fastened around my wrist.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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