pelage

/'pelidʤ/

Thân thiện

The lion's thick pelage protects it from the harsh sun.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Growth of hair, wool, or fur covering the body of an animal: The pelage is the collective coat of hair, fur, or wool that provides insulation, camouflage, or protection for a mammal.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The polar bear's thick white pelage provides both warmth and camouflage in the Arctic snow.
  • Biologists study the seasonal changes in an animal's pelage to understand its adaptation to the environment.

Advanced Usage

• In Zoology and Biology: The term "pelage" is used in scientific contexts to describe the characteristics, color, texture, and patterns of an animal's coat.
  • The study focused on the density and coloration of the fox's winter pelage.

Variants and Related Words

• Coat (n): A more common term for the fur or hair covering an animal's body.
• Fur (n): The thick hair covering the skin of many mammals, especially when fine and soft.
• Wool (n): The soft, curly hair forming the coat of sheep and some other animals.

Synonyms

• Fur
• Coat
• Fleece (specifically for sheep or similar animals)
• Hide (when referring to the skin with the hair or fur still attached)

Related Phrases

• Winter pelage: Refers to an animal's thicker, often differently colored, coat grown for the winter season.
  • The hare's winter pelage is white to blend with the snow.
• Summer pelage: Refers to the thinner, often darker, coat an animal has during the summer months.

Học thuật

Noun

1. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coat