tomentose
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9.9
- adjective
- /təˈmɛnˌtoʊs/
- Specialized
- The leaves of the plant are tomentose, giving them a soft, velvety texture.
Examples
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The caterpillar appeared tomentose, covered in thick, woolly hairs.
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The tomentose leaves of the plant were soft to the touch.
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Many alpine plants have tomentose stems to reduce water loss in their harsh environment.
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This species of moss is tomentose and thrives in damp environments.
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Many alpine plants have tomentose stems to reduce water loss in their harsh environment.
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The caterpillar appeared tomentose, covered in thick, woolly hairs.
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The leaves of the plant are tomentose, giving them a soft, velvety texture.
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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3.7
An animal or thing with a thick soft coat of wool
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4.6
A thing that has soft thick hair like an animal coat
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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
How Hairy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tomentose comes from the Latin tomentum, which means 'cushion stuffing' or 'wool'. So a tomentose leaf or animal is covered in thick, woolly hairs—like a plant wearing a soft cushion—which explains its soft, velvety feel.