"doghair" meaning in All languages combined

See doghair on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From dog + hair, by analogy with the thick hair on the back of a dog. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dog|hair}} dog + hair Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} doghair (uncountable)
  1. (forestry) Pine forest where the trees have grown extremely thin and close together. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Forestry
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