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wool grease

noun

Definition of WOOL GREASE

:  a fatty slightly sticky wax coating the surface of the fibers of sheep's wool — compare wool fat
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First Known Use of WOOL GREASE

1875
Medical Dictionary

wool grease

noun

Medical Definition of WOOL GREASE

:  a fatty slightly sticky wax coating the surface of the fibers of sheep's wool that is used as a source of lanolin—compare wool fat

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