pelage
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- pelagial adjective
Etymology
Origin of pelage
1820–30; < French, derivative of poil ( Old French peil, pel; poilu ); -age
Example Sentences
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Findings published today in Evolution, suggest that this is a result of relaxed selection, when environmental change eliminates or weakens the selection of a normally important trait -- in this case black and white pelage.
From Science Daily
His estimated birth year was determined by the condition of his pelage, or fur, and teeth.
From Seattle Times
On the pristine, remote Cisco Beach on Nantucket, I watched a grey seal watching me – only to realise the sleek pelage of its midriff was bound with an orange plastic bag.
From The Guardian
His blond, fuzzy natal pelage has given way to the lush, chocolate brown coat of an adult.
From Seattle Times
The panda’s black-and-white pelage certainly makes for a striking logo.
From Economist
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