FUR

Fur

Fur is a synonym for hair, used in reference to non-human animals, usually mammals, particularly those with extensive body hair coverage. The term is sometimes used to refer to the body hair of an animal as a complete coat, also known as the "pelage". Fur is also used to refer to animal pelts which have been processed into leather with the hair still attached, as is the custom in the making of fur coats in certain fashion trends. The words fur or furry are also used, more casually, to refer to hair-like growths or formations; particularly when the subject being referred to exhibits a dense coat of fine, soft ...

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fur

Noun

  1. Hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick.
  2. Hairy skin of an animal processed into clothing for humans.
  3. A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel.
  4. A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance.
    1. A thick pile of fabric.
    2. The soft, downy covering on the skin of a peach.
    3. The deposit formed on the interior of boilers and other vessels by hard water.
    4. The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.
  5. One of several patterns or diapers used as tinctures.
  6. A furry; a member of the furry subculture.
  7. Pubic hair.
  8. Sexual attractiveness.

Verb

  1. To cover with fur.


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