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pelage
noun[ C or U ]
biology specializeduk /ˈpel.ɪdʒ/ us /ˈpel.ɪdʒ/
hair or fur that covers a mammal:
Two of the species have relatively short and soft pelage.
Size and pelage colour made identification of juveniles easier.
The pelage of South American sea lions becomes wet during immersions.
Fur seals are well known for their thick fur, and were even hunted specifically for their luxuriant pelage.
The pelages of mammals provide a barrier between the animal and its environment.
Seal pups are born with a warm adult pelage.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
The skin, hair & bone of non-human animals
ala
baleen
bristle
bristly
coated
cowhide
dander
downy
feather
fleece
mane
plumule
prickle
sable
seashell
spine
spinneret
whalebone
whiskery
wishbone
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