Animal Coverings: English Vocabulary List

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

"The lion's mane grows thicker as it matures."

"The lion's thick mane protects its neck during fights with other competing male lions."

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

"A beautiful bird feather rested on the windowsill."

"The peacock shed a single blue and green feather which the child picked up from the ground."

the feathers of a bird covering its body

"Colorful plumage shines."

"The bird has beautiful colorful plumage that shines in the sunlight during the day."

the skin of an animal, especially a large animal, either raw or treated

"The cow hide is thick."

"Tanning animal hide transforms raw skin into durable leather for making shoes and bags."

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

"Animal bristle shown."

"He would bristle with anger whenever someone questioned his authority in the office."