dander

Definition of Dander in English :

1. dander

small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people

2. dander, hackles

a feeling of anger and animosity

Example Sentences:
'having one's hackles or dander up'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dander

noun

1.

small particles or scales of hair or feathers

2. get one's dander up

noun

1.

a stroll

verb

2. (intransitive)

to stroll

noun

1.

tiny particles, as from feathers, skin, or hair, that may cause allergies

2. US, Informal

anger or temper

n.
Informal

Temper or anger: What got their dander up?

n.

Scurf from the coat or feathers of various animals, often of an allergenic nature.