Synonyms for pelage

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pel-ij

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛl ɪdʒ

Top 10 synonyms for pelage

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Définition of pelage

Origin : "coat of a mammal," from French pelage "hair or wool of an animal" (16c.), from Old French pel "hair," from Latin pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)).

As in coat : noun animal hair
As in fur : noun hair on animals

Example sentences :

There is a gradual change in the color of the pelage from north to south.
Extract from : « North American Jumping Mice (Genus Zapus) » by Philip H. Krutzsch

The pelage of juveniles is usually finer and softer than the pelage of adults.
Extract from : « North American Jumping Mice (Genus Zapus) » by Philip H. Krutzsch

On most of these mammals the pelage is the finest during November and December.
Extract from : « Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting » by William T. Hornaday

The winter pelage is brown in all specimens at most localities.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

Specimens in the summer pelage are much to be desired from Fort Franklin.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

Of the 21 specimens in winter pelage, 17 are white and four are brown.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

The skin, in brown winter pelage, is stuffed and in good condition.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

Of the 40 specimens seen in winter pelage, only one is white.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

The skin is complete, fairly well made, and in summer pelage.
Extract from : « American Weasels » by E. Raymond Hall

Pelage to be thick and glossy, whiskers white, and eyes a deep sea-green.
Extract from : « Cats » by W. Gordon Stables

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