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    Toison (en. Fleece)

    twazɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fleece is the covering of wool or hair of an animal.
    The sheep has a thick fleece.
    Le mouton a une toison épaisse.
    The Golden Fleece is a symbol of wealth and power.
    Jason set out in search of the Golden Fleece.
    Jason est parti à la recherche de la toison d'Or.
    Fleece can also refer to thick hair.
    She has beautiful curls of fleece.
    Elle a une belle toison de cheveux bouclés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'follis' meaning 'sack of wool'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Golden Fleece
    Term denoting exceptional wealth or a coveted prize.
    toison d'Or
    to have the fleece
    To have abundant or silky hair.
    avoir la toison

    Related Words

    fur
    A set of hairs covering an animal.
    pelage
    fiber
    The thread in which wool is presented.
    fibre
    hair
    Hairs that grow on a man's head.
    cheveux

    Slang Meanings

    Messy hair
    He has a real fleece disaster this morning.
    Il a un vrai désastre de toison ce matin.
    Large amount of hair
    His fleece is so voluminous that I am jealous.
    Sa toison est tellement volumineuse que j'en suis jaloux.