What is another word for Strigose?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪɡə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Strigose is a botanical term used to describe a plant with stiff hairs or bristles that grow in a straight line. Some synonyms for strigose include prickly, bristly, spiny, barbed, and hairy. Each of these words describes a different aspect of the plant's hairiness - prickly typically refers to sharp hairs that can pierce the skin, while bristly suggests a denser covering of hairs. Spiny and barbed both imply a rough or pointed texture, with the latter term suggesting a hooked or sharp-pointed appearance. Hairy is a more general term that can be used to describe any plant covered in hair-like structures.

What are the hypernyms for Strigose?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Strigose

The pileus is tough, reddish or reddish brown or leather color, hairy or sometimes Strigose, the margin incurved.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The stem is lighter, hairy or Strigose.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The stem is slender, and the rim of the cup is beset with long, Strigose hairs.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson

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