← BackshareGuesshispid/ˈhɪspɪd/adjectiveCovered with stiff hairs or bristles.The hispid stem of the plant scratched my hand when I touched it.The caterpillar's hispid body was covered in tiny, sharp bristles.Many desert cacti have a hispid surface to protect themselves from animals.SynonymsbristlyhairyAntonymssmooth