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Fur

The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals, growing thick on the skin, and distinguished from the hair, which is longer and coarser.

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Astrakhan 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Astrakhan in Russia or its products; made of an Astrakhan skin.

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Bearskin 76% connected

The skin of a bear.

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Beaver 76% connected

An amphibious rodent, of the genus Castor.

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Chinchilla 76% connected

A small rodent (Chinchilla lanigera), of the size of a large squirrel, remarkable for its fine fur, which is very soft and of a pearly gray color. It…

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Ermine 76% connected

A valuable fur-bearing animal of the genus Mustela (M. erminea), allied to the weasel; the stoat. It is found in the northern parts of Asia, Europe,…

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Fox 76% connected

A carnivorous animal of the genus Vulpes, family Canidae, of many species. The European fox (V. vulgaris or V. vulpes), the American red fox (V. fulv…

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Lambskin 76% connected

The skin of a lamb; especially, a skin dressed with the wool on, and used as a mat. Also used adjectively.

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Leopard 76% connected

A large, savage, carnivorous mammal (Felis leopardus). It is of a yellow or fawn color, with rings or roselike clusters of black spots along the back…

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Mink 76% connected

A carnivorous mammal of the genus Putorius, allied to the weasel. The European mink is Putorius lutreola. The common American mink (P. vison) varies…

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Muskrat 76% connected

A North American aquatic fur-bearing rodent (Fiber zibethicus). It resembles a rat in color and having a long scaly tail, but the tail is compressed,…

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Otter 76% connected

Any carnivorous animal of the genus Lutra, and related genera. Several species are described. They have large, flattish heads, short ears, and webbed…

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Rabbit 76% connected

Any of the smaller species of the genus Lepus, especially the common European species (Lepus cuniculus), which is often kept as a pet, and has been i…

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Raccoon 76% connected

A North American nocturnal carnivore (Procyon lotor) allied to the bears, but much smaller, and having a long, full tail, banded with black and gray.…

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Sable 76% connected

A carnivorous animal of the Weasel family (Mustela zibellina) native of the northern latitudes of Europe, Asia, and America, -- noted for its fine, s…

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Seal 76% connected

Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidae and Otariidae.

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Squirrel 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Sciurus and several allied genera of the family Sciuridae. Squirrels generally ha…

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Undercoat 76% connected

A coat worn under another; a light coat, as distinguished from an overcoat, or a greatcoat.

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Coat 76% connected

An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially, such a garment worn by men.

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Garment 76% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

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Pelage 76% connected

The covering, or coat, of a mammal, whether of wool, fur, or hair.

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Furry 74% connected

Covered with fur; dressed in fur.

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Furry 74% connected

Covered with fur; dressed in fur.

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Synonym 1

Pelt 92% connected

The skin of a beast with the hair on; a raw or undressed hide; a skin preserved with the hairy or woolly covering on it. See 4th Fell.

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