Definition

Describing a surface that is covered with soft, silky hairs, often giving it a smooth or fine texture.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you seen that plant in the garden?

Yeah, it looks really unique!

I love how it's sericeous with those soft hairs.

It definitely adds a nice texture to the whole garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sericeous → It is derived from 'sericum' (meaning silk) in Latin, which refers to something silky or resembling silk. The word 'sericeous' describes a texture that is soft and silky, often used in botanical contexts to describe plant surfaces.

Memory Tip

Think of 'silk' ('sericum') to remember that 'sericeous' means something that has a soft, silky texture.

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