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Definition of lambswool

lambswool

/ˈlæmzˌwʊl/
lambs · wool
Plural:lambswools
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lambswool Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Fine, soft, elastic wool shorn from a young lamb at approximately seven months of age, or yarn and fabric made from this fleece.

Example

"She bought a warm winter sweater knitted from pure Scottish lambswool."

2

British A traditional hot festive beverage made from spiced ale or cider mixed with the pulp of roasted apples, sugar, and nutmeg.

Example

"In Tudor England, revellers often gathered around the hearth to drink warm bowls of lambswool during Twelfth Night celebrations."

• Nearby Words

lambing
lamblike
lambskin
lambswool
lame
lamebrain
lamebrained

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'lamb's' and 'wool'. The historical drink sense arose in the 16th century from the frothy, white appearance of the mashed roasted apples floating atop the spiced ale, which resembled soft wool.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lambswool. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lambswool
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