n. (Zool.) See
n. [ F. pelage, fr. L. pilus hair. ] (Zool.) The covering, or coat, of a mammal, whether of wool, fur, or hair. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. pelagius, Gr.
a. [ Cf. F. pélagien. ] Of or pertaining to Pelagius, or to his doctrines. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. Pelagianus: cf. F. pélagien. ] (Eccl. Hist.) A follower of
n. [ Cf. F. pélagianisme. ] The doctrines of Pelagius. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. pelagicus. ] Of or pertaining to the ocean; -- applied especially to animals that live at the surface of the ocean, away from the coast. Compare
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid (called also
‖prop. n. [ NL., fr. Gr.
☞ About one hundred and seventy species are known, nearly all of them natives of South Africa, and many having very beautiful blossoms. See the Note under Geranium. [ 1913 Webster ]