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noun

English Meaning(s) for 毛

noun
  1. hair
  2. fur; wool
  3. down; plumage; feathers

Definition and Synonyms for 毛

Pelage growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
Synonyms: 体毛, , , 被毛
Hair a filamentous projection or process on an organism
Synonyms: , , 髪の毛
Hair a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head)
Synonyms: びん, ヘア, 御髪, , , 毛筋, 毛茸, 毛髪, 頭髪, , , , 髪の毛
Whisker a very small distance or space
Synonyms: 一髪, , , ,
Wool fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving
Synonyms: ウール, , , 絨毛, 羊毛
Hair helps to prevent heat loss
Synonyms: びん, ヘア, 御髪, , , 毛筋, 毛茸, 毛髪, 頭髪, , , , 髪の毛

Meanings for each kanji in 毛

» fur; hair; feather; down

Categories 毛 is a member of

Hair a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head)
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Process a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
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Small Indefinite Amount an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
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Animal Fiber fiber derived from animals
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Body Covering any covering for the body or a body part
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Sample Sentences for 毛

The entire body is densely covered with hair.
Sheep are raised for their wool and meat.
In fact, I've heard that long hair is more likely to go bald!
A typical nurse will do such things as helping with a urinal bottle, and shaving in preparation for surgery!
The dog's hair bristled up with anger.

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