Gethår

Gethår is a term used in some Scandinavian languages, notably Swedish and Norwegian, to describe the fine, downy hair found on the underside of a goat's chin or jawline. This hair is typically softer and lighter in color than the rest of the goat's coat. In some contexts, the term might also refer to the beard-like tuft of hair that grows from the chin of certain goat breeds. The quantity and appearance of gethår can vary significantly depending on the breed and age of the goat. It is a natural characteristic of these animals and does not usually indicate any health issues. While not as commercially valuable as the coarser hair from a goat's body, which is used for textiles like mohair or cashmere, gethår is simply a descriptive term for a specific type of hair on a goat.