woolen

woolen
I. adjective or woollen Date: before 12th century 1. made of wool 2. of or relating to the manufacture or sale of woolen products <
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II. noun or woollen Date: 14th century 1. a fabric made of wool and especially of woolen yarns having a fuzzy or napped face (as for use in clothing or blankets) — compare worsted 2. garments of woolen fabric — usually used in plural

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