pelages

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
  • Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Numerous investigations document violent beatings, and plant wools spare these gentle, clever animals from fear and abuse.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Normally, that’s a sign to a hockey player that your value is declining, but on the Mammoth, those grey hairs are a sign of value.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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