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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

On day one of London Fashion Week, H&M stepped directly into that debate (as well as further into the wool debate, when Peta protestors crashed the show).

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Designed with an elegant boat neckline and an ultra-soft blend of wool and modal, this pick looks and feels a lot more luxe than your average long-sleeve tee.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of wool

Noun

The Federal Trade Commission defines cashmere as the ultra-fine wool from the undercoat of the Cashmere (or Kashmir) goat.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of undercoat

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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

Some pieces, such as the black faux fur jacket, would not have been possible to produce even just a few years ago.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
There's no denying that teacup pets are simply adorable, but looking past the puppy-like fur, veterinarians question the ethics of breeding such a small animal.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fur

Noun

One can only imagine the quick work happening backstage to get her hair coiffed amid costume changes.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Crosby, with a few more white hairs than last season, thought about the comment for a second before shrugging his shoulders and smiling.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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