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glabrous

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective glabrous has 1 sense
  1. glabrous - having no hair or similar growth; smooth; "glabrous stems"; "glabrous leaves"; "a glabrous scalp"
    Antonyms:
    hairy, hirsute (indirect, via hairless)

Definitions from the Web

Glabrous

Definition:

Glabrous refers to the characteristic of being smooth or lacking hair, fur, or pubescence. It is often used to describe plant leaves, animal skin, or human body parts.

Part of speech:

  • Adjective

Senses:

  1. Smooth or lacking hair:
  2. The glabrous surface of the leaf reflected sunlight, giving it a glossy appearance.

    She ran her hand over her glabrous scalp, feeling the breeze on her head.

    The glabrous skin of the dolphin allowed it to glide swiftly through the water.

  3. Lacking pubescence:
  4. The glabrous wings of the butterfly were highlighted with vibrant colors.

    His glabrous arms showed off the tattoos he had gotten at the beach.

    The glabrous petals of the flower felt silky to the touch.

Usages:

Glabrous can be used in various contexts as follows:

  • Glabrous leaves
  • Glabrous skin
  • Glabrous scalp
  • Glabrous wings
  • Glabrous arms
  • Glabrous petals

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