(biology, of a surface) covered in (often matted) hair.
Used in a Sentence
tomentose
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Editorial note
Flowers subvillous-tomentose with yellowish pubescence Flowers in this genus have a strange (and pleasant) plush texture.
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Quick take
(biology, of a surface) covered in (often matted) hair.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for tomentose.
adjective
(biology, of a surface) covered in (often matted) hair.
Example sentences
Flowers subvillous-tomentose with yellowish pubescence Flowers in this genus have a strange (and pleasant) plush texture.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use tomentose in a sentence?
Flowers subvillous-tomentose with yellowish pubescence Flowers in this genus have a strange (and pleasant) plush texture.
What does tomentose mean?
(biology, of a surface) covered in (often matted) hair.
What part of speech is tomentose?
tomentose is commonly used as adjective.