noun
shetland
noun
1
A lightweight, loosely woven wool fabric, or wool from Shetland sheep used to make it.
"The sweater was knitted from soft Shetland wool."
How to Use Shetland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, lightweight wool from Shetland sheep, often used for knitwear.
Common pairings
Shetland wool
Shetland sweater
Shetland pony
Word Forms
shetlands plural
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Etymology
Named after Shetland, the Scottish island group where the sheep breed originates.