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| − | [[File:Kangaroowp2.jpg|thumb|Eastern Gray Kangaroo | + | [[File:Kangaroowp2.jpg|thumb|Eastern Gray Kangaroo ''Macropus giganteus'']] |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The [ | + | The [[fur]] from any of the long-legged marsupials in the family Macropodidae (''Macropus rufus, Macropus giganteus, Macropus fuliginosus'') native to Australia and nearby islands. Kangaroos and wallabies have a thick silky fur that has fair durability. The hair has occasionally been blended with other fibers for weaving bags. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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kangaroo hair; wallaby; pademelon; quokka; macropod; gangurru (Aborigine); joey; pelo de canguro (Esp.); kangoeroebont (Ned); | kangaroo hair; wallaby; pademelon; quokka; macropod; gangurru (Aborigine); joey; pelo de canguro (Esp.); kangoeroebont (Ned); | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Kangaroo." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Kangaroo." Accessed 2 Sept. 2004. |
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo (accessed Nov. 25, 2004) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:35, 15 September 2022
Description
The Fur from any of the long-legged marsupials in the family Macropodidae (Macropus rufus, Macropus giganteus, Macropus fuliginosus) native to Australia and nearby islands. Kangaroos and wallabies have a thick silky fur that has fair durability. The hair has occasionally been blended with other fibers for weaving bags.
Synonyms and Related Terms
kangaroo hair; wallaby; pademelon; quokka; macropod; gangurru (Aborigine); joey; pelo de canguro (Esp.); kangoeroebont (Ned);
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Kangaroo." Accessed 2 Sept. 2004.
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo (accessed Nov. 25, 2004)