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Noun: guard hair  gaa(r)d hehr
  1. Coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals
    "The bear's guard hairs repel water, keeping its undercoat dry"

Derived forms: guard hairs

Type of: hair

Part of: fur

Encyclopedia: Guard hair