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dander Definition

dan·der (dan′dər)

noun

  1. tiny particles, as from feathers, skin, or hair, that may cause allergies
  2. ☆ Informal anger or temper

Etymology: < ?

dander Idioms

get one's dander up

Informal to become or make angry; lose, or make lose, one's temper
dander* Synonyms

dander*

n.

wrath, temper, animosity; see anger.

get one's dander up*

enrage, infuriate, annoy, lose one's temper; see anger 1, rage 1.

dander Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reduce: The product is applied to a cat daily and reduces dander from the coat, which can cause allergic reactions.

Adjective modifier

  • pet: A filter helps to remove dust and pet dander from the air as well.
  • animal: Of these, animal dander, the house dust mite and cockroaches are the most common culprits.

Modifies a noun

  • allergy: Animal or Pet allergy Another allergy that can cause year round " hayfever " like symptoms is animal dander allergy.

Modifying Another Word

  • away: The cloths quickly wipe away dander, dirt, loose hair, dust and odor leaving your pet clean and fresh smelling.

Noun used with modifier

  • cat: People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander.
  • animal: Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis including hayfever and that caused by other airborne allergens such as house dust mite and animal dander.