vellus hair
1 of 1noun/ˈvɛləs hɛr/
Forms:vellus hairs
1
a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception
Synonyms:
a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception