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pilose

/ˈpaɪ.loʊs/

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adjective

/ˈpaɪ.loʊs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее покрытый мягкими волосками или пухом; волосатый или пушистый.

An obsolete adjective meaning covered with soft hair or down; hairy or furry.

  1. Covered with fine soft hairsC2formal

    Having a surface covered with fine, soft hairs, often used in botanical or zoological descriptions.

    ruПокрытый мягкими волосками

    • The stem of the plant is pilose, giving it a velvety texture.
    • The caterpillar's body is pilose, with tiny hairs covering its segments.
    • Botanists noted that the leaf underside is pilose, unlike the smooth upper surface.

    Synonymsdownyhairylanatepubescent

    Antonymsbaldglabroussmooth