contropelo

Italian

Etymology

From contro- +‎ pelo (“hair”).

Adverb

contropelo

1. in the direction opposite to the lay (of hair, fur, etc.) or nap (of cloth, etc.)

   pettinare il cane contropelo

   to comb against the lay of the dog's fur

Noun

contropelo m (plural contropeli)

1. shave in the direction opposite the lay of hair