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dander

/ˈdændə(r)/noun

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(जानवरों की) त्वचा या बालों के महीन कण, रूसी

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noun
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    [U]

    very small pieces of dead skin, hair or feathers from animals, which can cause allergies in some people

    (जानवरों की) त्वचा या बालों के महीन कण, रूसी

    • She is allergic to cat dander.
    • Pet dander in the room made him sneeze all evening.
    • Regular cleaning removes pet dander from the sofa and carpets.
    + 2 more examples
    • Some people sneeze because of horse dander in the stable.
    • The doctor said that dander from the cat was causing his cough.
Idioms 1

get sb's/your dander up

(old-fashioned, informal) to make somebody or yourself angry

किसी को गुस्सा दिलाना, भड़क उठना

  • His rude remarks really got my dander up.
  • Once her dander is up, nobody can stop her.