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shearling

Syllabification: (shear·ling)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHi(ə)rliNG/
Definition of shearling

noun

  • a sheep that has been shorn once: [as modifier]:a group of shearling rams
  • wool or fleece from a shearling sheep.
  • chiefly US a coat made from or lined with shearling wool.

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