pilose


pi·lose

adj \ˈpī-ˌlōs\

Definition of PILOSE

: covered with usually soft hair
pi·los·i·ty \pī-ˈlä-sə-tē\ noun

Origin of PILOSE

Latin pilosus, from pilus hair
First Known Use: 1753

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