capillaceous

[ kap-uh-ley-shuhs ]

adjective

1. hairlike.
2. capillary.

capillaceous

/ ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

1. having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads
2. resembling a hair; capillary

Word History and Origins

Origin of capillaceous¹

1725–35; < Latin capillāceus hairy, equivalent to capill ( us ) hair + -āceus -aceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of capillaceous¹

C18: from Latin capillāceus hairy, from capillus hair

Example Sentences

Capillaceous, Capillary, hair-like in shape; as fine as hair or slender bristles.

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