underwool
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of underwool
1905–10 in sense “underwear”; 1935–40 for current sense; under- + wool
Example Sentences
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Its hair is more like that of a goat than a sheep, of a brownish gray colour, and with a dense coat of underwool.
From The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier by Various
Marten, Stone.—Size and quality similar to the baum; the colour, however, of the underwool is a stony white and the top hair is very dark, almost black.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
Many from Russia are dyed black for floor and carriage rugs; the hair is brittle, with poor underwool and not very durable; the cost, however, is small.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
The underwool is short, close and even, as is also the top hair, which is very strong.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
Fine dark brown underwool with bright black and flowing top hair 4 in. long.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
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