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Meaning of the word pelage in English

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pelage

US /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/
UK /ˈpɛlɪdʒ/
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Noun

1.

the fur, hair, or wool of a mammal

Example:
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The bear's thick pelage protects it from the cold.
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The rabbit's soft pelage felt warm to the touch.
Synonym:
coatfurhairwool
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