Glabrous

created by Webster 1913

(idea) by Inyo (5.5 mon) (print) ? (I like it!) Tue Sep 26 2000 at 21:54:34

something that is glabrous is generally something smooth to the touch without any pubescence, or hairs, on it. This word is widely used in plant identification terminology, such as in the Jepson Manual for example, usually to refer to leaves.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:53:51

Gla"brous (?), a. [L. glaber; cf. Gr. hollow, smooth, to hollow.]

Smooth; having a surface without hairs or any unevenness.

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