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View synonyms for velutinous
velutinous
[ vuh-loot-n-uhs ]
adjective
- having a soft, velvety surface, as certain plants.
velutinous
/ vəˈluːtɪnəs /
adjective
- covered with short dense soft hairs
velutinous leaves
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Word History and Origins
Origin of velutinous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of velutinous1
C19: from New Latin velūtīnus like velvet
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Example Sentences
Its delicate fabric hath the colour Of lovely and velutinous skin.
From Project Gutenberg
Velutinous: velvety: clothed with dense, soft, short hair, like velvet.
From Project Gutenberg
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