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holosericeous

[hol-uh-si-rish-uhs, hoh-luh-]

adjective

Botany, Zoology.
  1. covered with short, silky hairs.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of holosericeous1

First recorded in 1825–35; holo- + sericeous
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Example Sentences

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Holosericeous, all over sericeous or silky.

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