leiotrichi

/li.ə.ɔː.trɪ.ki/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hair found in some mammals, particularly in the undercoat, where each hair grows from a different follicle.

“The zoologist studied the unique leiotrichi of the arctic fox.”

Synonyms

  • hairy undercoat
  • velvety hair

Antonyms

  • hairless
  • smooth fur