floccose
Pronunciation: /ˈfläkˌōs
adjective
chiefly Botany
Covered with or consisting of woolly tufts.
Origin
mid 18th century: from late Latin floccosus, from Latin floccus 'flock'.
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Though Ted was a botanist, he wasn't happy about his floccose tufts, which were the best he could do growing a beard in the field. At home, he shaved assiduously. Words are a game. Sometimes I play alone, but you are welcome to play, too.
