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woolly-stemmed

woolly-stemmed

7.7
A plant stem covered with soft hairs like wool
  • adjective
  • /ˈwʊli stɛm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de tallo lanoso
  • This species is easily identified by its thick, woolly-stemmed appearance.

Examples

  • The woolly-stemmed sagebrush thrives in dry, arid climates.

  • Many gardeners admire the woolly-stemmed varieties for their unique texture.

  • The woolly-stemmed plant thrived in the humid environment.

  • Have you seen the woolly-stemmed flowers in the garden?

  • Many gardeners admire the woolly-stemmed varieties for their unique texture.

  • The woolly-stemmed sagebrush thrives in dry, arid climates.

  • This species is easily identified by its thick, woolly-stemmed appearance.

Synonyms

fuzzy
vswoolly-stemmed
44 1.1

Covered with soft light hairs like kitten fur

indicates a stem with thicker wool-like hairs rather than light fuzz
woolly
vswoolly-stemmed
12 3.0

Soft and covered with thick hair like a sheep

refers specifically to a stem bearing those soft wool-like hairs
flocculent
vswoolly-stemmed
1 9.9

Having a soft, fluffy look like small tufts of wool

focuses on appearance while key denotes an actual stem covering
hoary
vswoolly-stemmed
  • Specialized
1 9.8

Covered with fine white hairs, usually on plants or animals

describes a stem with soft wool-like hairs, not just pale fine down
tomentous
vswoolly-stemmed
  • Specialized
9.9

Covered in many short, woolly hairs on a leaf or stem

refers specifically to a stem with soft wool-like hairs
tomentose
vswoolly-stemmed
  • Specialized
9.9

Covered in thick, soft hairs like short wool on leaves or stems

is used for a stem covered in soft wool-like hairs
floccose
vswoolly-stemmed
  • Specialized
9.9

Covered with small soft hairs like wool

is narrower, meaning a stem covered specifically in soft wool
wooled
vswoolly-stemmed
3.7

An animal or thing with a thick soft coat of wool

applies to a stem that is covered with soft wool-like hairs
woolly-haired
vswoolly-stemmed
5.1

Having thick, curly or matted hair like wool

is specific to a stem covered with soft wool-like hairs

Antonyms

Having short, flat hair that feels smooth to the touch

How Hairy

woolly-stemmed
  • Specialized
7.7
hairy
134 1.0
downy
4 4.2
baldish
5.8

Surface Forms

woolly-stemmed positive

Morphology

woolly-stemmed = woolly + stem (transparent) = woolly + stem + ed

Formed by compounding 'woolly' + 'stem' and then adding '-ed' to indicate 'having woolly stems', which is straightforward for learners.

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.