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- [uhn-der-fur]
- /ˈʌn dərˌfɜr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-fur]
- /ˈʌn dərˌfɜr/
Definitions of underfur word
- noun underfur the fine, soft, thick, hairy coat under the longer and coarser outer hair in certain animals, as seals, otters, and beavers. 1
- noun underfur the layer of dense soft fur occurring beneath the outer coarser fur in certain mammals, such as the otter and seal 0
- noun underfur the softer, finer fur under the outer coat of some animals, as beavers and seals 0
- noun underfur The thick, soft undercoat of some mammals, especially those that spend time in the water. 0
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Origin of underfur
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; under- + fur
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Parts of speech for Underfur
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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underfur popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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