Refers especially to the fine, soft, curly hair or fleece of the sheep, but also refers to hair of the alpaca, vicuna, certain goats, and a few other animals.
Broader Terms
<hair by form> (456)
Narrower Terms
lamb's wool (28),
cashmere (17),
mohair (12),
virgin wool (5),
angora wool (2)
Related Terms
wool (1207)
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