dander

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Definitions

noun

Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.

noun

A cinder; (in the plural) the refuse of a furnace
Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".“He'll get his dander up if his team is criticized.”

verb

To wander about.
To maunder, to talk incoherently.

Related words

Synonyms

hackles ire dandriff reef devil's dandruff danderer derm dingleberry dust chalkdust dandy brush dustoff dustmite powder down danna dandification

Associated

hypoallergenic allergen saliva allergies allergic mites allergy pollen trigger fur cat

Rhymes

pandar mandir sandbur sandre pandore mandore anne dear tanned deer woodland deer

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