fur

//fɜːr//
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Visual representation of fur

Noun

furSingular
fursPlural
1

The soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals such as cats, rabbits, and foxes

The cat's fur is very soft and warm.

2

The skin of an animal with the hair still attached, used for making or trimming garments

She wore a coat trimmed with fox fur.

3

A garment or coat made from animal fur

She wore an elegant fur to the opera.

4

A coating or deposit resembling fur, such as on the tongue or inside a kettle

The kettle has a thick layer of fur inside from hard water.