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pilous

/ˈpaɪ.ləs/

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adjective

/ˈpaɪ.ləs/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее покрытый волосами или имеющий волосистую текстуру.

An obsolete adjective meaning covered with hair or having a hairy texture.

  1. Covered with fine soft hairsC2formal

    Having a surface covered with fine, soft hairs, especially as a botanical or biological characteristic.

    ruПокрытый мелкими мягкими волосками

    • The leaf of this plant is pilous to the touch.
    • The stem is pilous, with tiny hairs that protect it from insects.
    • Botanists noted the pilous texture of the specimen.

    Synonymsdownyflocculenthairypubescenttomentose

    Antonymsglabroushairlesssmooth