Definition

Describing something that has small bristles or hair-like structures.

Example

The plant's leaves were setulose, giving them a fuzzy appearance.

Conversation

Have you seen that plant with the setulose leaves in the garden?

Yeah, I noticed it the other day; it's pretty unique!

I wonder if those setulose bristles help it survive in the wild.

That makes sense! Plants often have adaptations for their environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Setulose → It is formed from "seta" (from Latin, meaning bristle or hair) and the suffix "-ulose" (meaning small or diminutive). The word "setulose" refers to something that is covered with small bristles or hairs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seta' meaning bristle, and '-ulose' indicating something small — so setulose describes something that has small bristles.

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