underfur

/ˌʌndərˈfʌr/
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Definitions of underfur
  1. noun
    thick soft fur lying beneath the longer and coarser guard hair
    synonyms: undercoat
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    type of:
    fur
    dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)
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