woolly

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Woolly mammoths lived and died in the ancient past; their matriarchal lines are entirely broken by the permanence of extinction.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2024

Woolly mammoths also vanished from Siberia, surviving for a few thousand more years on remote islands.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Woolly dogs themselves possessed spiritual significance and were often treated as beloved family members.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023

Woolly dog blankets were exclusively woven by high-status Coast Salish women.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 13, 2023

"Woolly ragwort all around, Woolly ragwort on the ground, Woolly ragwort grows and grows, Woolly ragwort in your nose."

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan