Fleeceless

/ˈfliːsləs/ adjective

Definition

Without fleece or wool; not covered with a soft, fluffy material.

Etymology

From 'fleece' (wool or woolly covering) plus '-less' (without), describing the absence of that characteristic soft, fluffy layer.

Kelly Says

A 'fleeceless' sheep would be completely naked after shearing—the word perfectly describes that vulnerable, exposed state!

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