"Woolies" meaning in All languages combined

See Woolies on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Audio: en-au-Woolies.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Woolies
  1. (Australia, British, slang) Woolworths, a well-known chain of shops selling confectionery, stationery, etc. Tags: Australia, British, slang
    Sense id: en-Woolies-en-name-vz1F-P11 Categories (other): Australian English, British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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