Pilose (Adjective)
Meaning
Covered with hairs especially fine soft ones.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The delicate pilose petals of the flower gently swayed in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing display of its soft texture.
- The pilose leaves of the young succulent plant provided protection from extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Under microscopic examination, the skin samples showed pilose appendages in several areas of the body.
- The plant's stem was slightly pilose, especially near the base, which allowed for easier identification.
- The field guide described the newly discovered species of orchid as having pilose bracts that helped attract pollinators.