Definition

A young sheep that has been sheared once, or the skin of such a sheep with the wool still attached.

Example

The shearling coat was warm and soft, perfect for winter.

Conversation

I just bought a new jacket made from shearling wool.

That sounds really warm and cozy!

Yeah, I've heard it's great for winter.

Absolutely! I've always wanted a shearling coat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shearling is derived from the word 'shear' (from Old English 'scear', meaning to cut) and the suffix '-ling' (a diminutive suffix indicating a young or small version). The term 'shearling' refers to a young sheep that has been sheared, or the wool from such a sheep.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shear' meaning to cut the wool from a young sheep ('-ling' indicates it's a young one). This helps you remember that 'shearling' refers to the wool of a young sheep.

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