Berlin wool

noun

1. a soft woolen yarn for embroidery or knitting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Berlin wool¹

1840–50; after Berlin, Germany, where such wools were originally dyed

Example Sentences

And that Berlin-wool cushion … yes, the little dog with the cherries looked quite real….

From Project Gutenberg

Berlin-wool work and Brabazon Lodge had tried her somewhat and—she wanted Griffith.

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Nothing was too sacred for the Berlin-wool worker to lay hands upon.

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