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Pelt

Pehlt

/ˈpɛlt/

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pelt

Dictionary meaning

Body covering of a living animal.

Examples

  • The stoat had a beautiful ruby pelt.
  • In the 1920s, it was a status symbol to have a pelt around your neck.

Synonyms: hide

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