floccose

adjective

floc·​cose

ˈfläˌkōs

: having or covered with tufts of soft woolly hairs that are often deciduous

—used especially of plants

floccosely

-lē

adverb

floccosity

fläˈkäsətē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin floccosus, from Latin floccus + -osus -ose

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