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pilary

/ˈpaɪ.lər.i/

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adjective

/ˈpaɪ.lər.i/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к волосам или волосовидной структуре.

An obsolete adjective relating to hair or a hair-like structure.

  1. Covered with fine soft hairsC2formal

    Having a surface or body covered with fine, soft hairs, especially in a botanical or biological context.

    ruПокрытый мелкими мягкими волосками

    • The pilary stem of the plant felt velvety to the touch.
    • Botanists noted the pilary texture of the leaf's underside.
    • The caterpillar's pilary body was surprisingly soft.

    Synonymsdownypilosepubescent

    Antonymsglabroushairlesssmooth