Underfur: meaning, definitions and examples
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underfur
[ หสndษrหfษr ]
animal hair
Underfur refers to the soft, dense fur found beneath the coarser outer layer of fur on some animals, particularly mammals. This layer serves as insulation to keep the animal warm in cold climates. In various species, the density and texture of the underfur can vary, providing different levels of warmth and comfort. Underfur can also play a role in the animal's buoyancy if it is an aquatic species. It is often sought after for use in clothing and textiles due to its softness and insulating properties.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The seal has a thick layer of underfur that keeps it warm in icy waters.
- Furriers often use underfur in winter garments for added insulation.
- Underfur from rabbits is prized for its warmth and softness.
Translations
Translations of the word "underfur" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subpelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคฆเคฐ เคเคพ เคซเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Unterfell
๐ฎ๐ฉ bulu bawah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดัะตัััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ podwลosek
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใใผใใกใผ
๐ซ๐ท sous-poil
๐ช๐ธ subpelo
๐น๐ท alt tรผy
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุฑู ุงูุฏุงุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ spodnรญ srst
๐ธ๐ฐ podsrst
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ podlaka
๐ฎ๐ธ undirfell
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั ะถาฏะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ แแแฌแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alt tรผk
๐ฒ๐ฝ subpelo
Etymology
The term 'underfur' is derived from the combination of the preposition 'under' and the noun 'fur'. The word 'fur' comes from the Old French 'forre', meaning the hairy covering of animals, which itself has roots in Latin 'fur', meaning 'to steal' or 'to take'. The prefix 'under' is from Old English 'under', meaning 'below' or 'beneath'. The concept of underfur has been recognized since animals have evolved fur to protect themselves against various environmental conditions. It highlights the evolutionary adaptations of mammals to survive in their respective habitats. Over time, the usage of the term has expanded to include discussions in zoology, ecology, and fashion industries, particularly regarding the materials used in textiles.