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underfur

noun

Definition of underfur

as in wool

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Recent Examples of underfur In contrast, New World porcupines—those found in North and South America—have individual quills interspersed with sensory guard hairs, bristles, and underfur. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The first coat is often dense underfur packed closely against the skin, like a warm base layer. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 30 June 2022 The visitor center and gift shop are in a historic Matanuska Colony barn where visitors can purchase garments woven from qiviut, the underfur that combed from the musk ox. — Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 4 May 2018

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Noun

While the fabric includes merino wool, the short sleeves keep it from getting too hot to wear through the end of summer.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of wool

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The breed has a short but thick double coat consisting of a coarse outer layer and a softer undercoat.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Indoor dogs often shed insulating undercoats and shouldn't be shaved in winter; their natural coats provide warmth.

— Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026

Definition of undercoat

Noun

All plans provide a complete and balanced diet for all life stages, as defined by AAFCO, to support vital functions such as gut and immune health, vision, and healthy skin and coat.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The country queen wore the whole story of American music on her shoulders like a coat of many colors.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of coat

Noun

As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior.

— GrrlScientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

Definition of pelage

Noun

Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Scalp massages increase blood flow to the area, which can significantly promote hair growth.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

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