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(vil′əs)

adjective

of, having the nature of, or covered with villi

Origin: ME < L villosus

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adjective

Biology Of, relating to, resembling, or covered with villi.
Botany Covered with soft, shaggy unmatted hairs.

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Origin: From Latin villōsus, hairy

Origin: , from villus, shaggy hair

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vilˈlous·ly adverb

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