adj
woolen
WUU-luhn
adj
1
Made of wool.
"He pulled on a thick woolen coat before heading out into the snow."
noun
1
A garment made of wool.
"She packed a few woolens for the cold trip north."
How to Use Woolen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes clothing or fabric made from wool, or refers to such garments themselves.
UK vs US
British English often spells this "woollen" with a double L; American English uses "woolen."
Word Forms
woolens plural, Woolens plural
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Etymology
From Old English wyllen, "made of wool," from the same root as "wool."