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setulose

adjective
set·u·lose | \ˈsechəˌlōs\
variants: or setulous \-ələs \

Definition of setulose 

: having or covered with small hairs or bristles

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History and Etymology for setulose

setula or setule + -ose or -ous

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setup

set up as (something)

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