Usage Note
laine is the fibre sheared from sheep; laine vierge is virgin wool and laine polaire (polar fleece) is a modern fabric term despite its name. The adjective laineux means 'woolly' or 'fleecy'. The related diminutive lainage (m) refers to a woollen garment.
Examples
"Ce pull est en pure laine."
Natural Translation
This jumper is made of pure wool.
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