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
  • Loro Piana sources vicuña from Peru, cashmere from Mongolia, and the finest, rarest wools from New Zealand and Australia — a research fueled over the years by Pier Luigi Loro Piana, whose textile expertise, passion and commitment is second to none.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • This season, younger designers leant into heavy knitwear pieces, embracing ancient crafts by collaborating with local artisans to create sustainable wools, alongside innovating with materials and form.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • And while the average person sheds 50 to 100 hairs a day, perimenopausal women often lose more than that.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Some fans had brought their kids, or maybe the kids had brought the parents, but either way there were more than a few gray hairs but also loads of Fall Out Boy shirts of all eras and no shortage of smiles.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • To score a deal on life-lasting winter coats, travel bags, and even portable snacks, read on to see the top Patagonia promo codes, featuring all the savings and coupons available now.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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