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fur

noun as in hair on animals

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Beavers in the UK were hunted to extinction in the 16th Century, mainly for their furs.

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Best not to get her fur up until she needs to.

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There were clumps of fur in the undergrowth and claw marks in the dirt.

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In contrast, some parts of the tarantula feel almost like sable fur.

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The soldier wears a fur pelisse and holds a cymbal, which meant he was very likely to have belonged to a cavalry regiment, Ms Lavelle said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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