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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 |