vellus hair
US /ˈvel.əs her/
UK /ˈvel.əs her/
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duvet, poil de duvet
short, fine, light-colored, and barely noticeable hair that develops on most of a person's body during childhood
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Unlike terminal hair, vellus hair is very fine and lacks pigment.
Contrairement aux poils terminaux, le duvet est très fin et manque de pigment.
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During puberty, vellus hair can transform into terminal hair in certain areas.
Pendant la puberté, le duvet peut se transformer en poils terminaux dans certaines zones.