pelage

UK
/ˈpɛl.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈpɛl.ɪdʒ/

Translations

pelagenoun
pelages
pl
UK
/ˈpɛl.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈpɛl.ɪdʒ/
The pelage of the polar bear is thick and insulating.
Шерсть белого медведя густая и изолирующая.
The pelage of the rabbit changes color with the seasons.
Мех кролика меняет цвет в зависимости от сезона.
Additional translations
pelageadjective
UK
/ˈpɛlɪdʒ/
US
/ˈpɛlɪdʒ/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "pelage color").

Definitions

pelagenoun
The coat of a mammal, consisting of hair, fur, or wool.
The fox's pelage was thick and warm, providing excellent insulation against the cold winter air.
pelageadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the hair or fur covering of a mammal.
The study focused on pelage patterns among alpine hares.