seta

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Noun seta has 2 senses

seta - stalk of a moss capsule
--₁ is a kind of podetium
seta - a stiff hair or bristle
--₂ is a kind of hair
--₂ has particulars: chaeta

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Seta

Definition:

1. Noun: A stiff, bristle-like hair or appendage found on the bodies of certain animals, often used for sensory purposes.

2. Noun: In botanical terms, the stalk or slender hair-like outgrowth on the sporophore of a mushroom, fern, or other fungi.

3. Noun: A luxurious, soft silk fabric with a smooth lustrous surface.

Examples:

1. The moth's antennae had long, delicate setae that allowed it to detect even the slightest movements in the air.

2. You can identify this mushroom species by the setae covering its cap.

3. She wore a breathtaking gown made of pure seta for her wedding day.

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