Associations to the word «Dander»

Wiktionary

DANDER, noun. Dandruff—scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp.
DANDER, noun. Hair follicles and dead skin shed from mammals.
DANDER, noun. Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
DANDER, noun. (slang) Passion, temper, anger. Usually preceded by "have" or "get" and followed by "up".
DANDER, verb. To wander about.
DANDER, verb. To maunder, to talk incoherently.

Dictionary definition

DANDER, noun. Small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people.
DANDER, noun. A feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up".

Wise words

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza