Wool — is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells, called follicles, [Australian Wool Corporation, Australian Wool Classing, Raw Wool Services, 1990] of animals in the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of… … Wikipedia
french combing wool — noun Usage: usually capitalized F : wool having a staple length intermediate between that of clothing wool and combing wool * * * French combing wool, wool fibers from about 1¼ to 2 inches long … Useful english dictionary
French hood — A French hood is a type of woman s headgear popular in Western Europe in the sixteenth century.The French hood is characterized by a rounded shape, contrasted with the angular English or gable hood. It is worn over a coif, and has a black veil… … Wikipedia
French combing — /frɛntʃ ˈkoʊmɪŋ/ (say french kohming) noun Wool a wool of medium staple length. {originally suited to Continental machinery} …
French purple — Purple Pur ple, n.; pl. {Purples}. [OE. purpre, pourpre, OF. purpre, porpre, pourpre, F. pourpre, L. purpura purple fish, purple dye, fr. Gr. ? the purple fish, a shell from the purple dye was obtained, purple dye; cf. ? dark (said of the sea),… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
French system — a method of spinning in which fibers of extremely short staple wool are not twisted before being spun. Also called continental system, Franco Belgian system. Cf. Bradford spinning. * * * … Universalium
french system — noun Usage: usually capitalized F : a method of spinning worsted yarn especially for wools shorter than three inches called also continental system; compare bradford system * * * a method of spinning in which fibers of extremely short staple wool … Useful english dictionary
Cashmere wool — Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, and sometimes known as Pashmina, is a fiber obtained from the Cashmere goat. The word cashmere derives from an archaic spelling of Kashmir . Cashmere wool is fine in texture, and it is also strong … Wikipedia
Angora wool — or Angora fiber refers to the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. While their names are similar, Angora fiber is distinct from mohair, which comes from the Angora goat. Angora is known for its softness, low micron count (i.e. thin fibers),… … Wikipedia
Toque (French) — A toque (IPAEng|toʊk) is a type of hat with a narrow brim or no brim at all. They were popular from the 13th to the 16th century in Europe, especially France. Etymology The word Toque is Arabic طوق for Round and طاقية Taqia for Hat originally for … Wikipedia
Calgary French and International School — Address 700 77 Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3H 5R1, Canada Coordinates … Wikipedia
