pelages

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

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Noun
  • Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Here, the clothes are defined by impeccable fabrics—cashmere, silk-linen blends, fine wools.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Heuermann's DNA was a match for hairs found on and near the victims' bodies.
    Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Leaves are covered with fine hairs, imparting considerable drought tolerance.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The other mother picked up her kids’ coats.
    Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Among passers-by, fur coats are in fashion.
    Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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