Definition

Describing something that is covered with very fine hairs or soft down, often giving it a fuzzy appearance.

Example

The leaves of the plant were puberulent, making them feel soft to the touch.

Conversation

Have you seen that plant in my garden?

Yeah, it's really interesting looking!

I noticed it has a puberulent texture on the leaves.

It definitely gives it a unique appearance, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Puberulent → It is formed from "puber" (from Latin "puber", meaning adult or mature) and "-ulent" (from Latin "-ulentus", meaning full of or characterized by). The word "puberulent" describes something that is characterized by or full of maturity or adult features, often used in botanical contexts to refer to plants that are hairy or covered with fine hairs, resembling the characteristics of maturity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'puber' meaning mature and '-ulent' meaning full of — this helps you remember that 'puberulent' refers to something that is full of mature features.

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