fur

Meanings

• noun

  The thick soft hair that grows on the bodies of animals.

  - "The arctic fox has thick fur to keep warm in the cold climate."
  - "The mink is known for its luxurious and expensive fur."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɝ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=424765"

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Antonyms

against , against

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Synonyms

fur out , given that , seeing that

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fur
pour , flour , hour

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Variants

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fur , furred , furring , furs , furless , fur seal , fur seals , fur fly , northern fur seal , northern fur seals , southern fur seal , southern fur seals

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Etymology

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Old English fūr; related to foran ‘before,’ perhaps because fur covers the body before the rest of it.

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Trivia

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1. The largest producer of fur in the world is China.

2. The term 'fur' is also used metaphorically to describe something that covers or protects, such as a fur coat for a car engine.

3. The most valuable furs come from animals with dense, soft underfur, such as mink, sable, and chinchilla.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fur trade: An economic activity involving the exchange of furs, primarily from North America, for European goods.

2. Fur farming: The practice of raising animals for their fur, which is often used for commercial production of clothing and other items.

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Culture

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Fur has been used for clothing, insulation, and decoration since ancient times. In many cultures, wearing fur is a symbol of wealth and status. In literature, fur is often used as a metaphor for something warm and protective.

How to Memorize "fur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a thick coat made of animal fur. Imagine the texture, color, and softness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fur' with warmth and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fur stands for Furry Animals'.

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