Definitions

1. adjective

Having a mass of fine hairs or a soft, woolly appearance, especially on plants such as grasses and mosses.

“The botanist noted the floccose texture of the newly discovered species of moss.”

2. adjective

Covered with or resembling fine hairs or a soft, woolly growth.

“The artist used a paintbrush with a floccose tip to create textured brushstrokes.”