sericea

/səˈrɪʃə/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a silky or downy surface, often referring to a type of plant or its leaves.

“The botanist carefully examined the sericea leaves of the rare plant species.”

2. noun

A type of plant, especially one with silky or downy leaves, or a plant of the genus Leptosiphon.

“The hikers spotted a beautiful sericea blooming in the wild meadow.”

Synonyms

  • downy
  • silky
  • velvety

Antonyms

  • bristly
  • hairy