piliferous

/ˌpɪlɪˈfɛrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having hairs; hairy

“The piliferous texture of the plant’s stem was a unique characteristic.”

2. noun

A hair or filament, especially one that grows from a plant or a part of an organism

“The doctor examined the piliferous growth under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • fibrilous
  • hirsute

Antonyms

  • barren
  • glabrous