setaceous

[ si-tey-shuh s ]

/ sɪˈteɪ ʃəs /

bristlelike; bristle-shaped.

having bristles.

Nearby words

From the New Latin word sētāceus, dating back to 1655–65. See seta, -aceous

Related formsse·ta·ceous·ly, adverb

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The two endemic Rubi have the prickles reduced to the setaceous condition, and the two palms are unarmed.
Darwinism (1889)|Alfred Russel Wallace
Antennæ setaceous, simple, very slender, full half the length of the body.
Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3|Various
On dry hills a close tufted grass, with setaceous leaves, and in rich soils creeping and luxuriant with broad leaves.
Grasses|H. Marshall Ward
Bisetose -ous: with two bristle-like or setaceous appendages.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

The grasshoppers with setaceous antenn (Acrida) have four tarsal joints.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. II (of 4)|William Kirby

[ sĭ-tā′shəs ]

Having or consisting of bristles; bristly.

Resembling bristles or a bristle.