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pilose

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective pilose has 1 sense
  1. pilous, pilose, pilary - covered with hairs especially fine soft ones
    Antonym: hairless (indirect, via hairy)

Definitions from the Web

Pilose

Adjective

1. Covered with hair or fine bristles; hairy.

Example sentences:

  1. The caterpillar had a pilose body, making it look fuzzy.
  2. She ran her fingers through the pilose fur of the fluffy kitten.

Verb

1. To cover or become covered with hair or fine bristles.

Example sentences:

  1. If you don't shave regularly, your face will pilose within a few days.
  2. The leaves pilose when exposed to certain environmental conditions.

Noun

1. Someone having a hairy or bristly nature.

Example sentences:

  1. My uncle is a pilose and can grow a full beard within a week.
  2. The character in the book was described as a pilose, rugged mountaineer.

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