lanose

/ləˈnoʊz/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a short, coarse, or woolly hair or coat; lanugo

“Some species of mammals exhibit lanose traits during their early stages of development.”

2. noun

A covering of short, coarse hair or woolly coat, especially of the fetus

“The lanose covering on the fetus was an indicator of its early development.”

Synonyms

  • lanugo
  • velvety

Antonyms

  • hairy
  • smooth