capillatus

/kæpɪˈleɪtəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having hairs or a hairy appearance, especially referring to the beak or plumage of birds.

“The capillatus beak pattern is a distinctive feature of certain species of birds.”

2. noun

A bird species with a capillatus beak pattern.

“The capillatus species is a rare sighting in our region.”

Synonyms

  • fuzzy
  • hairy

Antonyms

  • barren
  • smooth