virgin wool

noun

: wool not used before in manufacture

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Inspired by founder Sergio Loro Piana's own closet, adorned with wood paneling and a collection of virgin wool suits, the top floor is dedicated exclusively to private client appointments and showcases some of the most coveted pieces. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 Fishnet virgin wool jumper, POA; wool and silk Bermuda shorts, POA; calfskin thigh boots, $2,884, all Dior. Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024 Other looks in the 35th anniversary collection are multipurpose denim featured in long-length skirts and jeans, as well as plush knits in cashmere and virgin wool and structured capes. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024 Piacenza 1733’s fabrics of baby camel wool yarn and the blend of virgin wool and cashmere are intended for suits and overcoats. Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for virgin wool 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of virgin wool was in 1915

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“Virgin wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virgin%20wool. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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