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n. - Outer coat of especially sheep and yaks; A soft bulky fabric with deep pile; Tanned skin of a sheep with the fur left on; The wool of a sheep or similar animal v. - Shear the wool from; Rip off.

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  • The inside consists of light blue, double layered micro-fleece, which is super soft and cuddly.
  • Just because 'fleece' makes me think of 'floccinaucinihilipilification' ...
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  • The cat "flees" (to escape) her cozy "fleece" (a sheep's wool or any similar soft exterior) bed because of too many "fleas." (parasitic insects)
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