单词 | botany wool |
释义 | > as lemmasBotany wool Botany wool n. (a variety of) fine wool produced from merino sheep (originally as shipped from the region of Botany Bay, New South Wales). ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > wool > [noun] > type of > from specific place Shetland1783 picklock1794 ostrich wool1812 gansey1822 Botany wool1834 botany1864 Shetland floss1877 Kalmuck1940 1834 Bradford Observer 17 Apr. 85/2 Wool is a little lower, but the reduction is on sorts which are never much sought after—viz., Spanish and Botany Wools. 1883 Times 27 Aug. 9/5 English & Botany wools are in fair request. 1926–7 Army & Navy Stores Catal. 698/1 Hose..Botany Wool, in Black, Grey, Tan, Nigger, Putty, Beige, Nude. 1998 G. O'Hara Callan Dict. Fashion & Fashion Designers 41/1 In the 19th century botany wool was made up into outer garments but during the 20th century its use was mainly limited to sweaters. < as lemmas |
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