penicillate

/ˈpɛnɪsɪleɪt/
adjective
  1. Having a tuft or brush-like tip; shaped like a small brush or pencil.
    • The penicillate hairs on the plant's stem help it trap moisture.
    • The artist used a penicillate brush to create fine, detailed strokes.
    • Under the microscope, the penicillate structure of the fungus was clearly visible.
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