naked-muzzled
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Definition
Adjective: Having a muzzle that is hairless; lacking fur or hair on the snout.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe an animal, typically a mammal like a dog, horse, or bear, whose snout (the projecting part of the face including the nose and mouth) is not covered in fur or hair. It is a descriptive, compound term.
Examples
- The naked-muzzled dog looked unusual compared to its furry-faced littermates.
- Veterinarians noted the breed standard often includes a naked-muzzled appearance.
- We observed a naked-muzzled bear in the wildlife sanctuary.
Advanced Usage
- Descriptive Zoology: The term is used in precise zoological or breed descriptions to specify a physical trait.
- The official breed documentation characterizes them as naked-muzzled canines.
Variants and Related Words
- Muzzle (n): The projecting part of an animal's face, including the nose and jaws.
- Hairless (adj): Having no hair.
- Smooth-muzzled (adj): Similar in meaning, implying a muzzle without coarse hair.
Synonyms
- Smooth-muzzled
- Hairless-muzzled
Antonyms
- Hairy-muzzled
- Fur-muzzled
- Woolly-muzzled
Adjective
- having a muzzle that is hairless