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- [si-tey-shuh s]
- /sɪˈteɪ ʃəs/
- /sɪ.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-tey-shuh s]
- /sɪˈteɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of setaceous word
- adjective setaceous bristlelike; bristle-shaped. 1
- adjective setaceous having bristles. 1
- adjective setaceous having bristles 0
- adjective setaceous like a bristle or bristles; bristlelike 0
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Origin of setaceous
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the New Latin word sētāceus, dating back to 1655-65. See seta, -aceous
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Parts of speech for Setaceous
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setaceous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
setaceous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for setaceous
adj setaceous
- aristate — Botany. having aristae; awned.
- barbellate — (of plants or plant organs) covered with barbs, hooks, or bristles
- bristly — Bristly hair is thick and rough.
- chaetophorous — bearing bristles; setigerous.
- hispid — rough with stiff hairs, bristles, or minute spines.
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