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
  • Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The slot formerly occupied by Bret Michaels will be taken by Stephen Miller standing silently and staring until the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and the very air around you curdles.
    Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
  • The One Tree Hill actress was actually inspired by Morgan to stop coloring the gray hairs that had been sprouting up since her early 20s.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Neary’s belongings including fur coats, furniture and jewelry were auctioned later that month, with officials charged admission of 50 cents to prevent overcrowding of the apartment.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • Next, apply two coats of white nail polish, letting each layer dry completely.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
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“Pelages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelages. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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