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long-wooled

long-wooled

8.6
Sheep that have long wool on their bodies
  • adjective
  • Specialized
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  • The farm breeds several long-wooled sheep for their high-quality fleeces.

Examples

  • She purchased a long-wooled ram to improve the flock's wool yield.

  • Farmers prefer long-wooled breeds for better wool production.

  • A long-wooled variety tends to thrive in colder climates due to the extra insulation.

  • The long-wooled sheep are known for their thick coats.

  • Farmers prefer long-wooled breeds because their wool provides better insulation.

  • The long-wooled sheep on the farm produce some of the softest wool in the region.

  • A long-wooled variety can help keep sheep warm during harsh winters.

Synonyms

long-haired
vslong-wooled
13 1.9

Having long hair

is specific to sheep fleece rather than general body hair
long-wool
vslong-wooled
  • Specialized
7.6

Sheep that have long, thick wool

is a general descriptor for sheep wool length rather than breed name

How Long

long-wooled
  • Specialized
8.6
short-haired
4 1.3

Surface Forms

long-wooled positive

Morphology

long-wooled = long + wooled (transparent) = long + wool + ed

A straightforward compound where 'long' modifies 'wooled' (itself 'wool' + '-ed'), so the meaning is directly recoverable from the parts.

Etymology

Long-wooled is a simple compound of long, wool, and the ending -ed, where -ed means 'having'. It literally means 'having long wool', so it describes sheep with extra-long wool that helps keep them warm and gives more material for making clothes.