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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

material, stuff go
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

animal material
material derived from animals

noun.substance

8 Subcategories

feather, plume, plumage go
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
animal product go
a product made from animal material
animal oil go
any oil obtained from animal substances
dentine, dentin go
a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
bone, osseous tissue go
the porous calcified substance from which bones are made
horn go
the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
shell go
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
animal fat go
any fat obtained from animals