pelage
noun
pel·age ˈpe-lij 
: the hairy covering of a mammal
Synonyms
- coat
- fleece
- fur
- hair
- jacket
- pile
- wool
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Example Sentences
color variation in the snow leopard's pelage
Recent Examples on the Web Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. 
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Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Middle French, from poil hair, from Old French peil, from Latin pilus
First Known Use
1734, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pelage
noun
pel·age ˈpel-ij
: the hairy covering of a mammal
pelage
noun
as in wool
the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick color variation in the snow leopard's pelage Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wool
- coat
- hair
- fur
- fleece
- jacket
- underfur
- skin
- undercoat
- pelt
- leather
- pile
- hide