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
  • 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
  • Cerruti dal 1881 had fresh wools blended with silk and woven in mélange, mouliné and jaspé textiles with a 3D look bearing subtle patterns, including pinstripes and houndstooth.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The team grew real human nasal cells into organoids that then could grow little hairs known as cilia and produce mucus, just like the inside lining of your nose and respiratory tract.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The powder’s satin finish and weightless texture are thanks to jojoba oil, which also conditions brow hairs.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.
    Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Extreme cold is especially dangerous for donkeys because unlike horses, donkeys don’t have the natural oils in their coats that repel moisture, Vargas said.
    Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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