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pelage
This term is primarily used in zoological and biological contexts to describe the entire hair covering of a mammal. It carries a technical, scientific tone, distinguishing it from the more common word fur, which often refers to the material itself or a specific texture rather than the biological system of the coat.
Because it refers to the collective covering of an animal, it is typically treated as a singular mass. While one might discuss the pelages of different species in a comparative study, in general usage it functions as a non-count noun describing the overall integumentary system of a single organism.
Meanings
Examples
The arctic fox changes its pelage from brown to white during the winter.
The biologist noted that the animal had a coarse pelage to protect it from thorns.
His creature design features a shimmering silver pelage that glows in the dark.
The thick pelage of the seal provides essential insulation in freezing waters.
I wonder if this species has a seasonal molt to change its pelage.
The specimen exhibited a mottled pelage that served as perfect camouflage.
The grooming habits of the primate keep its pelage free of parasites.