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noun
The top layer of fur on an animal, consisting of longer, generally coarser, nearly straight shafts of hair that protrude through the down hair layer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
An individual hair of this layer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: hair
History
In reference to its function in protecting the animal from water, sunlight, etc.
Across languages
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