UNDERFUR Definition & Meaning

underfur

[ uhn-der-fur ]

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the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat under the longer and coarser outer hair in certain animals, as seals, otters, and beavers.

underfur

/ ˈʌ�Ի�əˌ��ɜː /

the layer of dense soft fur occurring beneath the outer coarser fur in certain mammals, such as the otter and seal Also calledundercoat

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First recorded in 1875–80; under- + fur

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But beneath those, there’s a much thicker layer of underfur.

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By the ’70s, he was able to help support his young family by selling raccoon pelts, which fetched $25 or more for their thick underfur.

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Silver moved in a halo of light, for the sun sparkled on the guard hairs that grew out over the dense underfur and she seemed to glow.

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We examine luxurious scarves made from the underfur of Tibetan antelopes, which can sell for $5,000, or more if embroidered.

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Color: Darker throughout, especially on dorsal surface due to more black of the underfur; underparts deeper buff.

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