Pelage (Noun)
Meaning
Growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pelage of the arctic fox changes from brown in summer to white in winter to provide camouflage in the snow.
- The mammal's pelage was longest on its back, where it formed a distinctive crest that ran from head to tail.
- Scientists study the characteristics of an animal's pelage to learn more about its evolutionary history and adaptations.
- The sheep's pelage was sheared once a year to obtain wool for making clothing and textiles.
- The pelage of the rabbit was soft and thick, helping to keep it warm in cold temperatures.