fur

²fur

noun, often attributive

Definition of FUR

1

: a piece of the dressed pelt of an animal used to make, trim, or line wearing apparel

2

: an article of clothing made of or with fur

3

: the hairy coat of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick; also : such a coat with the skin

4

: a coating resembling fur: as a : a coat of epithelial debris on the tongue b : the thick pile of a fabric (as chenille)

— fur·less \ˈfər-ləs\ adjective

Examples of FUR

1. The cat has black-and-white fur.
2. The rabbit's fur is soft.
3. Her gloves are lined with fur.
4. He made his fortune trading furs in the 17th century.
5. Her new fur is a full-length mink coat.
6. a teddy bear with soft fur

First Known Use of FUR

14th century

Related to FUR

Synonyms: coat, fleece, hair, jacket, pelage, pile, wool

Related Words: undercoat, underfur; hide, leather, pelt, skin

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