fur — the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɜːr/
Example Sentences
- My dog's fur gets everywhere during shedding season.
- The rabbit's white fur helps it hide in the snow.
- She brushed her cat's fur until it was shiny and smooth.
fur
NOUN[/fɜːr/]
the thick hair that covers the bodies of certain animals
The arctic fox's thick fur keeps it warm through the freezing winter storm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'fur' derives from Old French 'forrer', meaning 'to line with fur', attested from the 14th century. Originally a verb, it gradually underwent nominalization to refer to the fur-lined material itself, and subsequently to animal pelts used for clothing and decoration.
Breakdown
Old French 'forrer' (to line with fur) > 'furre' > 'fur'. The semantic shift reflects a common pattern where the action of lining with fur material led to the noun referring to the material itself.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog's fur gets everywhere during shedding season.”
“The rabbit's white fur helps it hide in the snow.”
“She brushed her cat's fur until it was shiny and smooth.”
“The fake fur jacket looks almost as good as the real thing.”
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