dander

Meanings

• noun

  Small particles or flakes that come off a surface, such as dust or scales.

  - "The walls were covered in a thick layer of dander from the neglected cats."
  - "The dander in the air caused allergic reactions for some people."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dander
sander , pander , plunder

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Homophones

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1. dander (en) : Small particles or flakes that come off a surface.
   

2. dander (en) : To tease or make fun of someone.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dander that leads to same result
dander , danders , get someone's dander up

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Etymology

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Old English 'thand' meaning 'dust' or 'particle'.

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Trivia

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1. Dander is often used in the diagnosis of pet allergies.

2. The smallest particles of dander are invisible to the naked eye.

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Related Concepts

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1. allergen: Dander from animals, such as cats or dogs, can be an allergen for some people, causing allergic reactions.

2. dust: Dander is a type of dust that comes off surfaces.

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Culture

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In literature, dander is often used to describe the accumulation of dust or debris in abandoned or neglected places. In art, it can be represented visually as a texture or layer in paintings or sculptures.

How to Memorize "dander"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small particles or flakes coming off a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dander with dust or small particles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dust And Random Elements Necessitate Allergic Reactions' to remember the meaning of dander.

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