1. plural of pelage; the fur, hair, or wool covering of a mammal
Usage: technical/zoological term; always plural in this form

Examples

• The different pelages of arctic animals change color with the seasons.
• Scientists studied the pelages of various seal species to understand their adaptation to cold water.
• The museum's collection includes pelages from endangered mammals around the world.
• Winter pelages are typically thicker and lighter in color than summer coats.
• Researchers compared the pelages of related species to trace their evolutionary history.