shearling
/ˈʃɪrlɪŋ/
noun
- A sheep that has been sheared once, usually a young sheep.
- A shearling has a shorter fleece than a full-grown sheep.
- Farmers often sell shearlings for their tender meat.
- The shearling was separated from the older sheep after its first shearing.
- A type of leather or woolskin from a young sheep, often used to make warm clothing like coats and slippers.
- He wore shearling gloves that felt fluffy on the inside.
- The boots were lined with soft shearling to keep her feet warm.
- She bought a cozy shearling jacket for the winter.
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