barbellate

[ bahr-buh-leyt, bahr-bel-it, -eyt ]
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adjectiveBotany, Zoology.
  1. having short, stiff hairs.

Origin of barbellate

1
1840–50; <New Latin barbell(a), diminutive of Latin barbula little beard (see barbule, -elle) + -ate1

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barbellate

/ (ˈbɑːbɪˌleɪt, bɑːˈbɛlɪt, -eɪt) /


adjective
  1. (of plants or plant organs) covered with barbs, hooks, or bristles

  2. (of animals) possessing bristles or barbels

Origin of barbellate

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C19: from New Latin barbellātus, from barbella short stiff hair, from Latin barbula a little beard, from barba beard

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