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vellus hair

American  
[vel-uhs hair] / ˈvɛl əs ˌhɛər /

noun

  1. the fine, light, short hairs that cover most of a person’s body.

Etymology

Origin of vellus hair

First recorded in 1955–60

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From the Italian word velluto, signifying velvet, which comes from vellus, hair or fleece.

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