fleec·y

[flee-see]
adjective, fleec·i·er, fleec·i·est.
covered with, consisting of, or resembling a fleece or wool: soft, fleecy clouds.

Origin:
1560–70; fleece + -y1

fleec·i·ly, adverb
fleec·i·ness, noun
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fleecy (ˈfliːsɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , fleecier, fleeciest
of or resembling fleece; woolly
 
'fleecily
 
adv
 
'fleeciness
 
n

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Fleecy is always a great word to know.
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fleecy
1560s, from fleece + -y (2).
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Example sentences
In the fall of the year cotton pickers can be seen swinging to and fro,
  gathering the fleecy staple.
Its fleecy texture closely mimics that of an inside-out sweat shirt.
Dress the outdoor space with candles and potted blooms, and toss some fleecy
  throws on the chaise.
Its fleecy texture closely mimics that of an inside-out sweatshirt.
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