villous

adjective
UK: /ˈvɪləs/
US: /ˈvɪləs/

  1. Covered with fine, soft hairs; resembling velvet.

    1. The leaf has a villous texture.
    2. The botanist identified the plant by its villous stem and delicate flowers.

  2. Having a velvety or furry surface due to the presence of villi.

    1. The tumor had a villous appearance.
    2. Microscopic examination revealed a villous structure indicating potential malignancy.

Synonyms

floccose velvety fleecy shaggy hairy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "villous" in English means: Covered with fine, soft hairs; resembling velvet., Having a velvety or furry surface due to the presence of villi..

The phonetic transcription of "villous" is /ˈvɪləs/ in British English and /ˈvɪləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "villous": floccose, velvety, fleecy, shaggy, hairy.

Example usage of "villous": "The leaf has a villous texture.". More examples on the page.