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furry

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fur⋅ry

  [fur-ee]
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–adjective, fur⋅ri⋅er, fur⋅ri⋅est.
1. consisting of or resembling fur: a deep, furry rug in front of the fireplace; the furry undergrowth of the forest.
2. covered with fur; wearing fur: Many furry animals are in danger of becoming extinct.
3. obstructed or coated as if with fur: a furry voice; a furry tongue.
4. Slang. terrifying; hair-raising.
Origin:
1590–1600; fur + -y 1

Related forms:
fur⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
fur⋅ri⋅ness, noun
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fur·ry   (fûr'ē, fŭr'ē)   
adj.   fur·ri·er, fur·ri·est

  1. Consisting of or similar to fur.

    1. Covered with, wearing, or trimmed with fur.

    2. Covered with a furlike substance.

  3. Having a furlike quality, as in tone; fuzzy: a furry voice.

fur'ri·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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