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underfur

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un·der·fur  (ndr-fûr)
n.
The soft, fine undercoat of certain mammals, such as otters, beavers, and seals.
underfur [ˈʌndəˌfɜː]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the layer of dense soft fur occurring beneath the outer coarser fur in certain mammals, such as the otter and seal Also called undercoat
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Noun1.underfurunderfur - thick soft fur lying beneath the longer and coarser guard hair
undercoat
fur - dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)


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