holosericeous

[ hol-uh-si-rish-uhs, hoh-luh- ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. covered with short, silky hairs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of holosericeous¹

First recorded in 1825–35; holo- + sericeous

Example Sentences

Holosericeous, all over sericeous or silky.

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