pelage

[ pel-ij ]

noun

1. the hair, fur, wool, or other soft covering of a mammal.

pelage

/ ˈpɛlɪdʒ /

noun

1. the coat of a mammal, consisting of hair, wool, fur, etc

Other Words From

• pe·la·gi·al [p, uh, -, ley, -jee-, uh, l], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelage¹

1820–30; < French, derivative of poil ( Old French peil, pel; poilu ); -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelage¹

C19: via French from Old French pel animal's coat, from Latin pilus hair

Example Sentences

Individual gorillas were identified by face shape, body shape, and pelage coloration.

From The Daily Beast

Fortunately they are in the same pelage and same stage of molt on the hind legs.

From Project Gutenberg

The specimen is a poorly made skin in worn winter pelage with the skull inside.

From Project Gutenberg

The immature pelage is grayer and the hair is more crinkled than in adults.

From Project Gutenberg

From the 20th of November to the 20th of December the pelage is at its very finest.

From Project Gutenberg

The long tail too is against its resemblance to the hedgehogs, which rests principally on its spiny pelage.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coat
• jacket
• pelt
• skin
• wool