Flockless

/ˈflɒklɪs/ adjective

Definition

Without flock; lacking the fuzzy fibers or woolly coating that's typically found on certain materials.

Etymology

From 'flock' plus the suffix '-less' (meaning without), following standard English word formation for negation.

Kelly Says

While 'flockless' sounds modern and technical, it's actually just a straightforward way to describe smooth materials—the suffix '-less' has been used in English for over a thousand years to mean 'without.'

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