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setose

se·tose
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [see-tohs, si-tohs]
    • /ˈsi toʊs, sɪˈtoʊs/
    • /ˈsiː.təʊs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

setose usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms 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.

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