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pelage

Syllabification: (pel·age)
Pronunciation: /ˈpelij/

Definition of pelage

noun

Zoology
  • the fur, hair, or wool of a mammal.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, from Old French pel 'hair'

pelage in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of pelage in the British & World English dictionary