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- [see-tohs, si-tohs]
- /ˈsi toʊs, sɪˈtoʊs/
- /ˈsiː.təʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-tohs, si-tohs]
- /ˈsi toʊs, sɪˈtoʊs/
Definitions of setose word
- adjective setose covered with setae or bristles; bristly. 1
- adjective setose covered with setae; bristly 0
- abbreviation SETOSE setaceous 0
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Origin of setose
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the Latin word sētōsus, dating back to 1655-65. See seta, -ose1
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Parts of speech for Setose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
setose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for setose
adj setose
- 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.