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Villous

Villous \Vil"lous\, a. [L. villosus: cf. F. villeux. Cf. Velvet.]

  1. Abounding in, or covered with, fine hairs, or a woolly substance; shaggy with soft hairs; nappy.

  2. (Anat.) Furnished or clothed with villi.

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villous

a. 1 hairy, covered with soft long hair 2 (context biology English) Covered with villi alt. 1 hairy, covered with soft long hair 2 (context biology English) Covered with villi

Usage examples of "villous".

The mental in Van always rimmed the sensuous: unforgettable, roughish, villous, Villaviciosa velour.