setose

/ˈsɛtoʊzi/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or covered with hairs, especially short, soft, or fine ones.

“The botanist carefully examined the setose leaves of the plant.”

2. noun

A setose cell, especially one of the sensory hairs of an insect or a similar hair-like structure.

“The biologist studied the setose cells under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • hairy
  • pilose

Antonyms

  • barbate
  • glabrous