Hair:
Hair is the protein filament that grows from the skin of humans. Hair grows longer and is composed of only a single layer. Hair can be classified into: primary and secondary.
Fur:
Fur is the hair which is grown on the skin of mammals. Fur is mostly for warmth and body protection. It includes the double composition.
Differences:
| Basis | Hair | Fur |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals and some other animals. | The short, fine soft hair of certain animals. |
| Objectives/Purpose | The purpose of hair are:
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The purpose of fur is:
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| Synonyms | Eyebrow, hairstyle, fiber, wool and grass | Skin, jacket, coat, pelt and wool |
| Pronunciation | Eng (UK): /hɛː/ Eng (US): /her/ |
Eng (UK): /fəː/ Eng (US): /fər/ |
| Types | The types of hair are:
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The types of fur are:
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| History | It was firstly originated before 12th century. | It was firstly originated in the 14th century. |
| Word origin | The word hair was originated from Middle English. | The word fur was originated from Middle English furren. |
| Growth pattern | It tends to grow independently and does not stop growing. | It tends to grow in more synchronized manner and stops at a certain length. |
| Composition | It includes single composition or texture. | It includes double composition. |
| Nature | It is soft and long. | It is coarse and short. |
| Usage | Human hair is used in making wigs and hair extensions. | Animal fur is used in making fashion clothes, minks, yarn for knitting, brooms, among other things. |
| Main function | The main function of hair is:
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| Advantages/Benefits | The benefits of hair are:
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Fur is warm and nice. |
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