adj.
Pronunciation: ' her- ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: hair · i · er ; -est
Date: 14th century
1 a : covered with hair or hairlike material b : having a downy fuzz on the stems and leaves
2 : made of or resembling hair
3 a : tending to cause nervous tension (as from danger) <a hairy adventure> b : difficult to deal with or comprehend <a hairy math problem>
– hair · i · ness \ ' her- ē -n ə s \ noun