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Vlies — meaning in English

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English meaning

fleece noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.

Senses

Vlies is used for these senses in English:

fleece (uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
fleece (uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached
nonwoven Any of various fabriclike materials made from long fibres bonded together by chemical or mechanical processes.

fleece — full definition

noun The woolly coat of a sheep, or wool shorn from it in one piece.
noun A soft, warm synthetic fabric, or a garment made from it.
verb (informal) To cheat or overcharge someone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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