terminal hair

[ tur-muh-nl hair ]

noun

1. the thick, often darker hair that grows on parts of a person’s body, such as the scalp and the armpits and pubic area of adults. Compare vellus hair ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of terminal hair¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

This is because the terminal hair of the tail, including the black tip, is short and lies flat on the tail.

From Project Gutenberg

The antenn are short, with a globular second articulation, and a small terminal hair.

From Project Gutenberg