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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Pelage
Description: Pelage is a noun that refers to the fur, hair or wool of a mammal.
Our word of the day day comes from a variation on the French word for hair. It’s commonly used to describe hairy animals like bears or dogs. Here’s an example:
I’ve always been a fan of the lovely pelage on that breed of dog. But having to groom all of that hair can be a challenge after a while.