villous

[ vil-uhs ]
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adjective
  1. covered with or of the nature of villi.

  2. having villiform processes.

  1. Botany. pubescent with long and soft hairs that are not interwoven.

Origin of villous

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at villose, -ous

Other words from villous

  • vil·lous·ly, adverb
  • in·ter·vil·lous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for villous

villous

/ (ˈvɪləs) /


adjective
  1. (of plant parts) covered with long hairs

  2. of, relating to, or having villi

Origin of villous

1
C14: from Latin villōsus, from villus tuft of hair

Derived forms of villous

  • villously, adverb

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