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animal fiber [′an·ə·məl ‚fīb·ər] (textiles) A natural textile fiber of animal origin; wool and silk are the most important. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Learning to twist plant and animal fibers into stringlike yarns enabled prehistoric people to weave nets, baskets, and other objects that eased the chores of everyday life, Barber explains in her extensive writings. Entries on plant fibers cover flax, cotton, and jute, while the animal fibers include wool, Ilama and alpaca, angora, mohair, cashmere, and silk. |
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