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floccose

Pronunciation: /ˈflɒkəʊs/
Definition of floccose

adjective

chiefly Botany
  • covered with or consisting of woolly tufts.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from late Latin floccosus, from Latin floccus 'flock'

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Definition of floccose in the US English dictionary
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