pilose

/ˈpaɪloʊs/
adjective
  1. Covered with soft, fine hair or down.
    • The botanist noted that the stem was pilose, unlike the smooth stem of the related species.
    • Some caterpillars are pilose, with tiny hairs that protect them from predators.
    • The pilose leaves of the plant felt velvety to the touch.
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