tomentose Synonyms
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tomentose Meaning
Wordnet
tomentose (a)
covered with densely matted filaments
Wordnet
tomentose (s)
densely covered with short matted woolly hairs
Webster
tomentose (a.)
Covered with matted woolly hairs; as, a tomentose leaf; a tomentose leaf; a tomentose membrane.
tomentose Sentence Examples
- The young leaves of the plant exhibited a dense, tomentose texture.
- The underside of the leaves was covered with a thick, tomentose indumentum.
- The stems and petioles were densely tomentose, resembling soft fur.
- The tomentose surface of the plant provided insulation against extreme temperatures.
- The woolly, tomentose nature of the plant gave it a distinctive appearance.
- The tomentose covering acted as a protective barrier against herbivores.
- The plant's dense, tomentose foliage absorbed moisture from the air.
- The tomentose leaves scattered sunlight, reducing sunscald.
- The tomentose buds of the flower remained tightly protected against frost.
- The tomentose hairs on the plant's stems contributed to its ability to withstand drought.
FAQs About the word tomentose
covered with densely matted filaments, densely covered with short matted woolly hairsCovered with matted woolly hairs; as, a tomentose leaf; a tomentose leaf; a
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The young leaves of the plant exhibited a dense, tomentose texture.
The underside of the leaves was covered with a thick, tomentose indumentum.
The stems and petioles were densely tomentose, resembling soft fur.
The tomentose surface of the plant provided insulation against extreme temperatures.
