woolly-stemmed
- adjective
- /ˈwʊli stɛm/
- Specialized
- This species is easily identified by its thick, woolly-stemmed appearance.
Examples
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The woolly-stemmed sagebrush thrives in dry, arid climates.
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Many gardeners admire the woolly-stemmed varieties for their unique texture.
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The woolly-stemmed plant thrived in the humid environment.
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Have you seen the woolly-stemmed flowers in the garden?
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Many gardeners admire the woolly-stemmed varieties for their unique texture.
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The woolly-stemmed sagebrush thrives in dry, arid climates.
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This species is easily identified by its thick, woolly-stemmed appearance.
Synonyms
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1.1
Covered with soft light hairs like kitten fur
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3.0
Soft and covered with thick hair like a sheep
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9.8
Covered with fine white hairs, usually on plants or animals
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9.9
Having a soft, fluffy look like small tufts of wool
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3.7
An animal or thing with a thick soft coat of wool
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9.9
Covered in thick, soft hairs like short wool on leaves or stems
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5.1
Having thick, curly or matted hair like wool
Covered in many short, woolly hairs on a leaf or stem
Covered with small soft hairs like wool
Antonyms
How Hairy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Woolly-stemmed combines woolly ('like wool') and stem ('the main stalk of a plant'), so it describes a plant whose stem is covered with soft, wool-like hairs.