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View synonyms for capillaceous
capillaceous
/ ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃəs /
adjective
having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads
resembling a hair; capillary
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capillaceous1
1725–35; < Latin capillāceus hairy, equivalent to capill ( us ) hair + -āceus -aceous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capillaceous1
C18: from Latin capillāceus hairy, from capillus hair
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Capillaceous, Capillary, hair-like in shape; as fine as hair or slender bristles.
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