fleece vs pelage
pelage vs fleecefleece and pelage both are nouns.
fleece is a verb but pelage is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fleece | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| pelage | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pelage is a hypernym of
fleece; that is, pelage is a
word with a broader meaning than fleece:
- fleece: outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
- pelage: growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
Other hypernyms of fleece include
coat.
| fleece (noun) | pelage (noun) |
|---|---|
| outer coat of especially sheep and yaks | growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal |
| a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing | |
| the wool of a sheep or similar animal | |
| tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing |
| fleece (verb) | pelage (verb) |
|---|---|
| shear the wool from | |
| rip off; ask an unreasonable price |
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