setaceous Synonyms

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setaceous Meaning

Wordnet

setaceous (s)

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Webster

setaceous (a.)

Set with, or consisting of, bristles; bristly; as, a stiff, setaceous tail.

Bristelike in form or texture; as, a setaceous feather; a setaceous leaf.

setaceous Sentence Examples

  1. The plant's leaves had a distinct setaceous texture, resembling thin, wiry bristles.
  2. The setaeceous hairs on the insect's antennae allowed it to detect minute vibrations in the air.
  3. The setaeceous tail of the comet stretched across the sky like a celestial brushstroke.
  4. The setaeceous bristles on the cat's tongue helped it to groom its fur and remove parasites.
  5. The artist used a fine setaceous brush to create intricate details in her painting.
  6. The setaeceous spines on the cactus provided protection against predators.
  7. The setaeceous cilia lining the respiratory tract helped to filter out dust and pathogens.
  8. The setaeceous roots of the grass plant anchored it firmly in the ground.
  9. The setaeceous antennae of the mosquito enabled it to locate potential hosts with precision.
  10. The setaeceous hairs on the surface of the leaf gave it a velvety texture.

FAQs About the word setaceous

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.Set with, or consisting of, bristles; bristly; as, a stiff, setaceous tail.,

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The plant's leaves had a distinct setaceous texture, resembling thin, wiry bristles.

The setaeceous hairs on the insect's antennae allowed it to detect minute vibrations in the air.

The setaeceous tail of the comet stretched across the sky like a celestial brushstroke.

The setaeceous bristles on the cat's tongue helped it to groom its fur and remove parasites.