guard hair en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to its function in protecting the animal from water, sunlight, etc.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The top layer of fur on an animal, consisting of longer, generally coarser, nearly straight shafts of hair that protrude through the down hair layer.
- (countable) An individual hair of this layer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| guard hairs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
taa -gholuddha' (Translations) · aht -ghaluudzeʼ (Translations)