Hirsute entered english in the early 17th century with nearly the same spelling and exactly the same meaning as its latin parent, hirsutus. Hirsutus, in turn, is a cousin of the latin verb horrēre, meaning. See examples of hirsute used in a sentence.
Hirsute synonyms, hirsute pronunciation, hirsute translation, english dictionary definition of hirsute. The underside of the leaves is densely hirsute and bears short branched and longer unbranched, softer hairs. Aug 28, 2025adjective hirsute (comparative more hirsute, superlative most hirsute) covered in hair or bristles;
Definition of hirsute adjective in oxford advanced american dictionary. His body was broad, hirsute, and covered with scars, some of them fully six inches long. 'hirsute' means hairy, shaggy, or covered in hair.
Britannica dictionary definition of hirsute [more hirsute; Most hirsute] formal + often humorous :
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