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: October 15, 2023
\HER-soot\ adjective
What It Means
Hirsute is a formal word that means “hairy.” It is also often used in humorous contexts to describe someone with a lot of hair on their face or body. Botanists use hirsute to describe plant parts, such as leaves, that are covered in coarse, stiff hairs.
// Turner wore a hirsute mask as part of his werewolf costume for the school play.
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