Definition

Having a surface that is covered with short, thick, and tangled hairs, often giving a soft or fuzzy appearance.

Example

The tomentose leaves of the plant felt soft to the touch.

Conversation

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

Yeah, I noticed it! The texture is really interesting.

I read that the tomentose hairs can help protect it from pests.

That makes sense! Nature has some clever adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tomentose → It is formed from "tomentum" (from Latin, meaning a tuft of hair or wool) and the suffix "-ose" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "tomentose" describes something that is full of or covered with tufts of hair or wool.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'full of' ('-ose') 'tufts of hair' ('tomentum') — that's why tomentose means covered with hair or wool.

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