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fur

(fŭr),

1. The coat of soft, fine hair of some mammals.

2. A layer of epithelial debris and fungal elements on the dorsum of the tongue. It is related more to neglected oral hygiene than to an underlying disease process.

[M.E. furre, fr. O.Fr., fr. Germanic]

fur

doraphobia.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

fur

(fûr)

1. The thick coat of soft hair covering the skin of certain mammals.

2. A furlike coating: fur on the tongue.

tr.v. furred, furring, furs

To cover or coat as if with fur.

FUR

Abbreviation for:
ferric-uptake regulation
follow-up report
freed-up resources
furosemide

fur

soft, fine hair growing thickly on the skin of animals, mainly mammals, associated with heat retention.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

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The equestrian exercises, therefore, in which they are engaged, the nature of the countries they traverse, vast plains and mountains, pure and exhilarating in atmospheric qualities, seem to make them physically and mentally a more lively and mercurial race than the fur traders and trappers of former days, the self-vaunting "men of the north." A man who bestrides a horse must be essentially different from a man who cowers in a canoe.

Having thus given the reader some idea of the actual state of the fur trade in the interior of our vast continent, and made him acquainted with the wild chivalry of the mountains, we will no longer delay the introduction of Captain Bonneville and his band into this field of their enterprise, but launch them at once upon the perilous plains of the Far West.

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One of her hands was under the fur and the other under her cheek.

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Gaultier did not rule out one day recycling his old furs, or using new pelts again "if everything is done right and obviously not with endangered species.

Haute couture turns back on fur, both real and fake

WALKING INTO NEIMAN MARCUS on a Sunday afternoon in January, I had a singular mission in mind: I was looking for fur. It didn't take long to spot some.

HANGING ON

Now before I get some rather rude messages from people who know me well, let me admit: I do own a few furs. I have lived in London, New York and Delhi - all places where winters are fierce.

Don't flaunt your fur collection, it isn't cool

Canada's mounted police have long kept out the bitter cold with muskrat fur. Traditionalists treasure their hats as the heritage of a country that built its wealth on the fur trade.

Mounties' muskrat hats pit animal rights against tradition

Dundee firm Isolated Heroes use artificial furs in colours not seen in nature in their outrageous designs.

Designer fakes areinfashion; CRUEL TO COOL GUCCI'S FUR BAN SIGNALS CATWALK TREND; Debate over fur vs fake continues as Italian fashion giants change their approach but the high streets are still full of animal products which cause so much anger

But there's a cosy shortcut that's a marvel at keeping out the cold single-handedly - faux fur. Just one plush garment can shield you from the elements and make you look luxuriously snug (and smug).

You faux girl; Prepare for winter's falling temperatures with fake fur reinforcements. Lisa Haynes unveils cosy pieces to cuddle up in

New York, August 15 ( ANI ): Lady Gaga has drawn the ire of PETA for wearing real fur outfits at several occasions.

Gaga slammed by PETA for wearing fur

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