pelaje

coat, fur (of an animal)

noun peh-LAH-heh Rare

Origin: From pelo (hair) + -aje (collective suffix).

Usage Note

Pelaje refers to the coat or fur of an animal — its texture, colour, and quality. It is used in veterinary contexts and animal descriptions (un gato de pelaje suave). The suffix -aje gives it a collective sense, meaning the full coat rather than individual hairs (pelos). It is not used for human hair.

Examples

"El perro tiene un pelaje brillante y sedoso."

Natural Translation

The dog has a shiny and silky coat.

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