"woolwear" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌwʊlˈwɛə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌwʊlˈwɛɹ/ [General-American]
Etymology: From wool + -wear. Etymology templates: {{af|en|wool|-wear}} wool + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} woolwear (uncountable)
  1. Clothing made out of wool. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: woolenwear

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