| floccose | 1. Bearing tufts of soft hairs or wool which tend to rub off and adhere in small masses. Spotted with small tufts like wool. 2. <botany> Having tufts of soft hairs, which are often deciduous. Origin: L. Floccosus. Cf. 2d Flock. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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