Lanugo
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The fine, soft, downy hair covering the body of a human foetus, normally shed before or shortly after birth.
“The premature infant was still covered in lanugo at the time of delivery.”
Pronunciation
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la·nu·go
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Synonyms
downfoetal hair
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Wordle
Contains the vowel sequence A, U, O running through the word, an unusual pattern to spot
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Scrabble
The G scores 2 points and the UGO ending is uncommon, a niche but valid Scrabble play
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