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pilose

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪləʊz/
(also pilous)
Definition of pilose

adjective

Botany & Zoology
  • covered with long soft hairs.

Derivatives

pilosity

Pronunciation: /pʌɪˈlɒsɪti/
noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin pilosus, from pilus 'hair'

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Definition of pilose in the US English dictionary
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