PILOSE


Meaning of PILOSE in English

[ 'pʌɪləʊz ]

(also pilous )

■ adjective Botany & Zoology covered with long soft hairs.

Derivatives

pilosity noun

Origin

C18: from L. pilosus , from pilus 'hair'.

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