dander
pronunciation
How to pronounce dander in British English:
UK ['dændə]
How to pronounce dander in American English:
US ['dændə]
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- Noun:
- small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
- a feeling of anger and animosity
Word Origin
- dander (n.)
- 1831, American English, "temper," of unknown origin; perhaps originally from figurative use of West Indies dander, dunder "fermentation of sugar," from Spanish redundar "to overflow," from Latin redundare (see redundant).
Example
- 1. Very little pet dander remains airborne for long .
- 2. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen , bee venom or pet dander .
- 3. He gets his dander up on hearing the news .
- 4. Pet hair and dander can wreak serious havoc with your fans and cooling systems and cause overheating .
- 5. Your body may have a threshold for a particular allergen , such as pollen or animal dander .