Fur

/fɜːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The short, fine, soft hair that covers the skin of many mammals.

The rabbit has a thick coat of fur that keeps it warm in winter.

The fur of a specific animal, often used in fashion or craft.

She wore a beautiful coat made of fox fur to the gala.

A type of fabric resembling the appearance or texture of animal fur.

The designer used faux fur for the jacket to promote animal-friendly fashion.

From Middle English 'furre', derived from Old French 'forre', based on Latin 'furra’.

to throw someone to the wolves

to abandon someone to a difficult situation.

fur flying

a situation of great excitement or conflict.

fur is flying

used to describe an argument or fight.

pelt

The skin of an animal with its hair or wool.

wool

The curly hair of sheep, often used to make clothing.

coat

The outer covering of hair, fur, or feathers on an animal.

To fur someone's emotions.

She really furred him up with her sweet words.

Furry or soft items.

I love that furry blanket.