pelzig

furry, fuzzy

adjective PEL-tsikh Rare

Also means

furry-tasting (tongue after illness)

Usage Note

Pelzig literally means covered in fur or fine fuzz like a peach skin. Informally it describes the unpleasant furry sensation on the tongue after certain foods or illness.

Examples

"Die Pfirsichhaut ist angenehm pelzig und weich."

Natural Translation

The skin of a peach is pleasantly fuzzy and soft.

Literal Translation

The peach-skin is pleasantly furry and soft.

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