Etymology:
Meaning:
An adjective describing something made of wool.
Origin:
The word "woolen" comes from the Proto-Indo-European root *wl̥nā-, which means "wool." This root is shared by many languages, including Greek, Latin, and Sanskrit.
In Old English, the word "wullene" was used to describe any type of cloth made from wool. Over time, the word came to be used specifically for fabrics that were made from pure wool, as opposed to fabrics that were blended with other fibers.
Today, "woolen" is still used to describe fabrics that are made from 100% wool.
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