Difference between Fur and Wool

What is the difference between Fur and Wool?

Fur as a noun is hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick. while Wool as a noun is the hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.

Fur

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Hairy coat of various mammal species, especially: when fine, soft and thick. Hairy skin of an animal processed into a suitable wear to cover human nakedness, protect humans from the cold and/or be worn ornamentally. A pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel. A coating, lining resembling fur in function and/or appearance. # A thick pile of fabric. # The layer of epithelial debris on a tongue.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover with fur.

Wool

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.Anything with a texture like that of wool.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Made of wool.

We hope you now know whether to use Fur or Wool in your sentence.

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