greasy wool

British  

noun

1. untreated wool, still retaining the lanolin, which is used for waterproof clothing

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Example Sentences

According to the Department of Agriculture, Australian producers exported about $3.16bn in unprocessed or “greasy” wool to China in 2018-19, which represents an even larger value and industry reliance on China than barley.

From The Guardian

“Mother promised Judith that if she helped with the shearing this year we could buy some indigo from the West Indies. Judith hates handling the greasy wool and washing it, but she will be happy with the blue cloth.”

From Literature

Smits persevered with the sheep, whose greasy wool was staining the walls of the corridor.

From The New Yorker

What between prime old whiskey inside and greasy wool outside I dodged a probable attack of pneumonia.

From Project Gutenberg

He wore the American farmer's customary outfit of rough brown pants, hickory shirt, and greasy wool hat.

From Project Gutenberg