hispidity
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his·pid
(hĭs′pĭd)adj.
Covered with stiff or rough hairs; bristly: hispid stems.
[Latin hispidus.]
his·pid′i·ty (hĭ-spĭd′ĭ-tē) n.
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hispidity
the state or quality of being covered with small spines or bristles. — hispid, adj.
See also: Hair-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.