capillatus

[ kap-uh-ley-tuhs ]

adjective

1. (of a cumulonimbus cloud) having a cirriform upper portion that resembles an anvil or a disorderly mass of hair.

Word History and Origins

Origin of capillatus¹

< Latin capillātus having hair; capillary, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Hence crinitus means nothing more than covered with hair; capillatus is used in opp.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a species of small crustacean (Podocerus capillatus) described by Mr. Bates, which builds a nest to contain its eggs.

From Project Gutenberg