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vellus hair
[ vel-uhs hair ]
noun
- the fine, light, short hairs that cover most of a person’s body. Compare terminal hair ( def ).
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of vellus hair1
First recorded in 1955–60
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From the Italian word velluto, signifying velvet, which comes from vellus, hair or fleece.
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