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