wool

[/wʊl/]

nounfemininepl: wools

lã

1. The soft, thick hair of sheep and some other animals, used to make cloth and yarn

This sweater is made of pure wool.

Este suéter é feito de lã pura.

2. Yarn or thread made from wool fibers

She knitted a scarf using blue wool.

Ela tricotou um cachecol usando lã azul.

3. A textile or fabric made from wool

The coat is lined with wool for warmth.

O casaco é revestido com lã para aquecer.

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General Brazilian

lã

standard term used throughout Brazil

Portugal

lã

standard term, same usage as Brazil

General

lã de ovelha

more specific: sheep's wool

pull the wool over someone's eyes - enganar alguém, colocar lã sobre os olhos de alguém

dyed in the wool - que tem cores permanentes, convicto

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