fleece in Latin
fleece in Latin is vellus, dēfloccō — fleece means the woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
fleece in Latin
vellus
dēfloccō
(transitive) To con or trick (someone) out of money.
What does "fleece" mean?
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noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
"The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring."
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noun A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
"She pulled on a fleece before heading out into the cold."
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verb (informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.
"The mechanic fleeced him for a repair he didn't even need."
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fleece in a sentence
- The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring.
- She pulled on a fleece before heading out into the cold.
- The mechanic fleeced him for a repair he didn't even need.
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What is "fleece" in Latin?
"fleece" in Latin is vellus, dēfloccō. fleece means: The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
How do you use "fleece" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer sheared the fleece from each sheep in spring." In Latin, "fleece" is vellus, dēfloccō.
Are there other ways to say "fleece" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "fleece": vellus, dēfloccō.
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