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- [vil-uh s]
- /ˈvɪl əs/
- /vˈɪləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vil-uh s]
- /ˈvɪl əs/
Definitions of villous word
- adjective villous covered with or of the nature of villi. 1
- adjective villous having villiform processes. 1
- adjective villous Botany. pubescent with long and soft hairs that are not interwoven. 1
- adjective villous (of plant parts) covered with long hairs 0
- adjective villous of, relating to, or having villi 0
- adjective villous of, having the nature of, or covered with villi 0
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Origin of villous
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at villose, -ous
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Parts of speech for Villous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
villous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
Synonyms for villous
adj villous
- bewhiskered — having whiskers on the cheeks
- hairy — covered with hair; having much hair.
- lanate — woolly; covered with something resembling wool.
adjective villous
- whiskered — having, wearing, or covered with whiskers.
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