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Definition of "lamb's-wool" [lamb's-wool]

  • The wool of lambs, used in manufacture; hence, delicate wool, as of certain breeds of sheep or of lambs, or of mixed varieties, used for the manufacture of hosiery.
  • Ale mixed with sugar, nutmeg, and the pulp of roasted apples.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "lamb's-wool" in a sentence
  • "Use a lamb's-wool mitt for washing and soft cotton rags or microfiber towels for waxing."
  • "Buy a lamb's-wool cover for the steering wheel, the kind used for cold winter driving."
  • "Apply the suds with a large, soft natural sponge or a lamb's-wool mitt — making sure they are clean, so as to avoid potential scratches from embedded particles."
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