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
  • To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Some were linked to his wife and daughter — whom authorities do not believe were involved in the crimes but whose hairs were allegedly transferred to the victims by Heuermann.
    Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Investigators used the technology to determine hairs found on several of the victims belonged to Heuermann or someone in his immediate family, court records show.
    Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Goldens typically have longer, wavier coats, while Labs have shorter, dense double coats.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
    Joanne Harris September 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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