Definitions

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  • adjective Characteristic or resembling fur.

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  • adjective resembling fur

Etymologies

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fur +‎ -like

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Examples

  • They surrounded Thralen first, for the Theskian's blue skin, furlike yellow hair, and antennae were furthest in appearance from the Elysian norm.

    The Beast That Resembles A Poem(A Handy Resource for Architects,Engineers, and Students) 2010

  • The deepening of blue coloration in his face and the slight quivering of the curved antennae which thrust up through his furlike yellow hair indicated Thralen's frustration.

    The Beast That Resembles A Poem(A Handy Resource for Architects,Engineers, and Students) 2010

  • He shuddered at the sight of the great black hands, thickly grown with hair that was almost furlike.

    Rogues In The House Howard, Robert E. 2003

  • Her face was triangular, with very little chin; her ears, pointed, with furlike tufts on the ends.

    Winds Of Fate Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • Her face was triangular, with very little chin; her ears, pointed, with furlike tufts on the ends.

    Winds Of Fate Lackey, Mercedes 1991

  • In a state of good health these fine lines are stiff like toothbrush bristles; while in the case of poor health these lines droop, curl, and present a furlike appearance.

    Genuine Mediumship or The Invisible Powers William Walker Atkinson 1897

  • It spreads slowly by thick, above-ground stolons (roots), densely covered with golden brown, furlike hairs.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2010

  • The aluminum foil is now smooth, crumpled or reproduced, while the glitter can be mixed in the paint or applied in thick furlike forms that resemble fabric cut like a dress pattern.

    NYT > Home Page By ROBERTA SMITH 2010

  • It’s generally associated with fake fur coats, furlike rugs, wigs.

    Body of Evidence Patricia Cornwell 1991

  • It’s generally associated with fake fur coats, furlike rugs, wigs.

    Body of Evidence Patricia Cornwell 1991

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