Pilose

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪˌloʊs/

Definitions of pilose

adjective having long, soft hair or fur; hairy

Example Sentences

A1 The teddy bear had a pilose coat of fur.

A2 The caterpillar was pilose, with tiny hairs covering its body.

B1 The pilose leaves of the plant helped it retain moisture.

B2 The scientist examined the pilose texture of the specimen under a microscope.

C1 The artist captured the pilose details of the subject with precision in the painting.

C2 The pilose fibers of the fabric gave it a unique texture and appearance.

Examples of pilose in a Sentence

formal The pilose plant exhibited dense, hair-like structures on its leaves.

informal I noticed that the pilose caterpillar was crawling on the tree.

slang That pilose dude needs a haircut ASAP.

figurative Her pilose personality was reflected in her wild and untamed spirit.

Grammatical Forms of pilose

• past tense: pilosed
• plural: pilosees
• comparative: more pilose
• superlative: most pilose
• present tense: piloses
• future tense: will pilose
• perfect tense: has pilosed
• continuous tense: is pilosing
• singular: pilose
• positive degree: pilose
• infinitive: to pilose
• gerund: pilosing
• participle: pilosing

Origin and Evolution of pilose

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pilose' originated from the Latin word 'pilosus' meaning hairy or covered with hair.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pilose' has retained its meaning of being hairy or covered with hair, but its usage has become more specialized in scientific contexts, particularly in botany and zoology.