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glabrous

Pronunciation: /ˈgleɪbrəs/
Definition of glabrous

adjective

technical
  • (chiefly of the skin or a leaf) free from hair or down; smooth.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin glaber, glabr- 'hairless, smooth' + -ous

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Definition of glabrous in the US English dictionary
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