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pelage

noun

ˈpe-lij

Definition of pelage

as in wool

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick color variation in the snow leopard's pelage

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Recent Examples of pelage As temperatures drop and autumn gives way to the seemingly ceaseless snows of winter, some animals in northerly climes exchange their pelage or plumage of summer drab for the purest white. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 However, multiple studies over the past 50 years have highlighted the distinctions between different types of giraffe based on their pelage patterns, cranial and postcranial morphology, genetics, ecology, and behavior. — Grrlscientist, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Most are taken in spring and fall when their pelage is out of sync with the current weather pattern. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Feb. 2023 Some exhibit a pale gray pelage similar to western coyotes, but others are blond, red, and even black. — Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2021

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The mattresses from the Spanish brand Sivana (founded by former soccer player Miguel Serna) are hypoallergenic and handmade from natural materials (horsehair, linen, wool, and virgin cotton).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
With your favorite pair of jeans and a wool scarf coat, these boots are ready to pound the pavement.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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Anello has gray hair and brown eyes, is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
The A-list creative team includes costume designer Jenny Beavan, hair and makeup designer Paul Gooch, and production designers Mark Digby and Michelle Day.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

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