terminal hair

[ tur-muh-nl hair ]

noun

1. the thick, often darker hair that grows on parts of a person’s body, such as the scalp and the armpits and pubic area of adults. Compare vellus hair ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminal hair¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Terminal hair is heavier, a characteristic that intensifies at puberty in the pubic area, the underarms and, in men, on the face.

From New York Times