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piliferous

[ pahy-lif-er-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

piliferous

/ paɪˈlɪfərəs /

First recorded in 1840–50; pili- + -ferous

C19: from Latin pilus hair + -ferous . Compare pile ³

“I think he represents the mild eccentricity that a lot of us associate with piliferous men,” Porter says.

Just below the piliferous layer two or three layers of thick-walled cells are seen.

Piliferous, bearing a slender bristle or hair (pilum), or beset with hairs.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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