pelage

as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick color variation in the snow leopard's pelage

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Recent Examples of pelage However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021
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Noun
  • Steve Madden Faux Wool Trench Coat For travelers headed to chilly destinations, this faux-wool trench is the ultimate blend of warmth and sophistication.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Middleton, for her part, wears it almost like a tie, but manages to create an interesting interplay of textures with the wool coat, adding class and even more sobriety to the ensemble.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Since the 2015 Paris COP, Article 6 negotiations were the forum for some of the most arcane and hair-splitting debates in climate politics, and a reliable target for activists claiming the whole thing is a scam.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
  • New designs such as moccasins and penny loafers add to dainty slippers, rubber-lug ankle boots and winter takes on boat shoe styles in a lineup that encompasses soft suede, natural leather, silk velvet and pony hair, among others.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The top coat gave it an extra gel-like finish.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The ready-to-wear collection includes coats, tailoring and knitwear, shirts, dresses and custom prints.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Pelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelage. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

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