white fur

Arctic animal covering

White fur is the pale or colorless coat of an animal, occurring naturally in species like polar bears and arctic foxes or as a color variant in domesticated animals.

The term also refers to pelts harvested for garments, where white fur has traditionally signified luxury and status.

She wrapped herself in white fur against the cold.

In fashion contexts, white fur may now refer to synthetic alternatives designed to mimic the appearance of animal pelts.

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arctic · arctic fox · polar bear · ermine · coat · winter coat · pristine · downy · plush · silky · Persian cat · winter · pelt · kitten · fox · angora · luxurious · sleek

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Animal coat, darkest shade

dark fur · black coat · sable fur · black hair · spotted fur

type of animal covering

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Plates or weighing devices

feathers · smooth skin · exoskeleton · shell · plumage

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G