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tomentose

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective tomentose has 2 senses
  1. tomentose - covered with densely matted filaments
  2. tomentose, tomentous - densely covered with short matted woolly hairs; "a tomentose leaf"
    Antonym: hairless (indirect, via hairy)

Definitions from the Web

Tomentose

Description:

Tomentose is an adjective that describes something covered or densely coated with short, matted hairs or fuzz.

Senses:

1. Covered or densely coated with short, matted hairs or fuzz.

2. Characterized by a soft, fuzzy texture.

Usages:

Popular usage:

The tomentose leaves of the plant felt velvety to the touch.

She couldn't resist petting the tomentose kitten due to its incredibly soft fur.

Local usage:

In local dialect, "tomentose" is used to describe the sensation of a cozy winter blanket.

The locally grown peach has a tomentose skin that gives it a unique texture.

Sample sentences:

1. The botanical specimen had tomentose leaves, giving it a distinct appearance.

2. The caterpillar's tomentose body helped it blend seamlessly with the leaf it was sitting on.

3. The floral arrangement featured tomentose flowers that added a delicate touch.

4. The tomentose caterpillar scurried up the plant's stem in search of fresh leaves to munch on.

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