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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    To fur someone's emotions.
    She really furred him up with her sweet words.
    Furry or soft items.
    I love that furry blanket.