Definition of: wool

(wl) noun
1. The soft, curly or crisped hair obtained from the fleece of sheep and some allied animals, especially that from domesticated sheep, noted for its felting properties and which provides the widest range of fibers for yarns and textiles.
2. The under-fur of a fur-bearing animal.
3. Short kinky or crisp human hair.
4. Material or garments made of wool.
5. Something resembling or likened to wool.
—all wool and a yard wide Perfect in quality and quantity; hence, one hundred percent genuine.
—to pull the wool over one's eyes To delude or deceive one.
—adjective Made of or pertaining to wool or woolen material. [OE wull]