Word of the Day: Hispid

Can you pronounce hispid?

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Today's Word Brought to You By adjective 1. (Botany and zoology) Covered with stiff hair or bristles. Today's Word Brought to You By Step Into 2025 With Confidence: 70% Off Laser Hair Removal at LaserAway Celebrate the season of self-care with LaserAway's exclusive Fa La La Laser Holiday Sale — featuring 70% off laser hair removal on small treatments and packages. With over 170 locations nationwide, it's never been easier to access cutting-edge beauty services from trusted professionals, making your New Year's transformation simple and affordable. Glow Now "The hispid leaves of the tropical plant had a prickly texture." "The hare's fur was surprisingly hispid." "The hispid cotton rat has coarse fur." Latin, mid-17th century This word comes from the Latin "hispidum," meaning "rough, hairy, bristly." Not only are there lots of hairy plant species, but there also are many specific botanical adjectives to describe them. "Hirsute" describes a plant with a thick covering of stiff hairs, while "hispid" suggests fewer hairs of the same texture. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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