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setose

Syllabification: (se·tose)
Pronunciation: /ˈsēˌtōs/
Definition of setose

adjective

chiefly Zoology
  • bearing bristles or setae; bristly.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin seta 'bristle' + -ose1

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