Calico's coat (3)

I believe the answer is:

fur

(Other definitions for fur that I've seen before include "Mink or ermine, say" , "Animal pelt" , "Eg, sable or ermine" , "I may fly" , "Eg, sable or mink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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