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Word: Animal Fiber

Definition: Animal fiber is a type of fiber that comes from animals. This fiber is used to make various materials, especially clothing and textiles.

Usage Instructions

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Countability: Usually uncountable (we do not say "an animal fiber," but we can say "some animal fibers" when talking about different types).

Examples

• Wool is a common type of animal fiber that comes from sheep.
• Silk is another luxurious animal fiber that is made by silkworms.

Advanced Usage

Animal fibers are often discussed in the context of textile production, fashion, and sustainability. In advanced discussions, you might encounter terms like "biodegradable," which means that animal fibers break down naturally over time, or "sustainable sourcing," which refers to obtaining fibers in a way that does not harm the environment.

Word Variants

• Animal Fibers (plural): Refers to different types of fibers from various animals.
• Fiber (alternative spelling): "Fibre" is the British English spelling, but the meaning is the same.

Different Meanings

• Fiber (general): In a broader sense, fiber can refer to any type of thread-like structure found in plants (like cotton) or synthetic materials.

Synonyms

• Wool (specifically from sheep)
• Silk (from silkworms)
• Cashmere (from goats)
• Mohair (from Angora goats)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "animal fiber," but you might hear phrases like:
  • "Spin a yarn," which means to tell a story (and relates to spinning fibers into thread).

Summary

Animal fiber is an important material derived from animals, widely used in textiles and clothing.

Academic

Noun

1. fiber derived from animals

Synonyms

• animal fibre