Vlies

Meaning

fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)

Concepts

fleece

non-woven fabric

staple

wool

Synonyms

Vliesstoff

Hülle

Schleier

Segel

Vorwand

Wolle

Deckmantel

Mofa

Translations

vellón

vello

toison

lana

laine

fibra

lana

pelo di lama

vello di lama

lã

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfliːs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Dutch: vlies

Cognate with Middle High German: vlius

In summary

16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.