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Shetland wool

Shetland wool

4.8
Soft, warm yarn made from sheep on the Shetland Islands used for knitting
  • noun
translation icon : lana de Shetland
  • I love the warmth of Shetland wool garments.

Examples

  • Many knitters seek out Shetland wool for its warmth and durability.

  • This scarf is made from pure Shetland wool and is incredibly soft.

  • Traditional Fair Isle sweaters are often crafted from Shetland wool.

  • The sweater is made from Shetland wool.

  • The cozy sweater is made from luxurious Shetland wool, perfect for cold weather.

  • She chose a soft blanket crafted from high-quality Shetland wool for her bed.

  • Many knitters love using Shetland wool because it is warm yet lightweight.

Synonyms

wool
vsShetland wool
140 1.0

Soft thick hair from sheep or similar animals used to make warm cloth

refers to a finer warmer lighter variety produced on specific islands

How Warm

cashmere
39 4.1
Shetland wool
4.8
wool
140 1.0
cotton
115 1.0
linen
111 1.0

Surface Forms

Shetland wool singular
Shetland wools plural

Morphology

Shetland + wool

The phrase is a straightforward place + material compound: 'Shetland' (the islands) + 'wool' (sheep fibre), so its meaning — wool that comes from Shetland sheep — is directly inferable from the constituents. This origin-based naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows ordinary English noun modification, making it transparent for learners who know both words.

Etymology

Shetland wool comes from sheep on the Shetland Islands: Shetland names the islands and wool is the sheep's coat, which is very fine and makes a 'light' but 'warm' yarn. That's why knitters choose it for scarves and sweaters, and why the name means a soft, warm kind of wool.