Dictionary

hirsute

adjective hir·sute \ˈhər-ˌsüt, ˈhir-, ˌhər-ˈ, hir-ˈ\

: having a lot of hair especially on the face or body

Full Definition of HIRSUTE

1
:  hairy 1
2
:  covered with coarse stiff hairs <a hirsute leaf>
hir·sute·ness noun
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of HIRSUTE

Latin hirsutus; akin to Latin horrēre to bristle — more at horror
First Known Use: 1621

Other Biology Terms

autochthonous, fecund, homunculus, phylogeny, substrate
Medical Dictionary

hirsute

adjective hir·sute \ˈhər-ˌsüt, ˈhi(ə)r-, ˌhər-ˈ, hi(ə)r-ˈ\

Medical Definition of HIRSUTE

:  very hairy
hir·sute·ness noun

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: HirsutellaPrevious Word in the Dictionary: hirsutalAll Words Near: hirsute
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears