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furfur

/fur-fer/US // ˈfɜr fər //UK // (ˈfɜːfə) //

裘皮,毛皮,糠秕,糠醛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fur·fur·es [fur-fyuh-reez, -fuh-]. /ˈfɜr fyəˌriz, -fə-/.

    • : the formation of flakelike particles on the surface of the skin, as of dandruff.
    • : furfures, these particles.

Examples

  • The skin disease Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor was shown to be due to the Microsporon furfur by Eichstedt in 1846.

  • Where her arms came out of it there was grey furfur round her neck, too, and her close-fitting cap was furry.