First Known Use: 1640
Dictionary
glabrous
adjective gla·brous \ˈglā-brəs\
Definition of GLABROUS
: smooth; especially : having a surface without hairs or projections <glabrous skin> <glabrous leaves>
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Origin of GLABROUS
Latin glabr-, glaber smooth, bald — more at glad
Medical Dictionary
glabrous
adjective gla·brous \ˈglā-brəs\
Medical Definition of GLABROUS
: having or being a smooth even surface; specifically : having or being an epidermal covering that is totally or relatively devoid of hairs or down <glabrous skin>
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