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woolly
or wool·y
[ wool-ee ]
/ ˈwʊl i /
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Definition of woolly
adjective, wool·li·er, wool·li·est.
noun, plural wool·lies.
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regional variations of woolly
10. See dust ball.
OTHER WORDS FROM woolly
wool·li·ness, nounWords nearby woolly
woolgrower, Woollcott, woolled, woollen, Woolley, woolly, woolly aphid, woolly bear, woollybutt, woolly-hair nevus, woolly-headed
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British Dictionary definitions for woolly
woolly
sometimes US wooly
/ (ˈwʊlɪ) /
adjective woollier or woolliest or sometimes US woolier or wooliest
noun plural woollies or sometimes US woolies
(often plural) a garment, such as a sweater, made of wool or something similar
Western US and Australian (usually plural) an informal word for sheep
Derived forms of woolly
woollily, adverbwoolliness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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