longwool
- noun
- /ˈlɔːŋˌwʊl/
:
oveja de lana larga
- The farmer kept a flock of longwool for their highly valued fleece.
Examples
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The longwool sheep produce some of the finest wool.
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She learned to identify a longwool by the distinctive length and texture of its coat.
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Longwool breeds are often chosen for their ability to produce high-quality yarn.
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Farmers often prefer longwool breeds for their high-quality fleece.
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The Lincoln longwool sheep is known for its thick and lustrous fleece.
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Farmers raise longwool sheep for their high-quality wool used in textiles.
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She admired the beautiful longwool coat of the sheep grazing in the meadow.
Synonyms
A type of sheep with long shiny wool that farmers raise for its fleece
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Etymology
The word longwool is made from the two simple words long and wool, meaning 'long' and 'wool'. So longwool names a type of sheep kept for its long, shiny fleece — the breed is remembered for its long wool.