a. (L. hispidus, rough) having stiff hairs, spines, or bristles.
with rough hairs or bristles.
bearing stiff, bristly hairs.
referring to bristles ("hispidula")
Rough with erect, bristly hairs.
(of animals or plants) having stiff coarse hairs or bristles; "plants with hispid stems"
pubescent with short bristly hairs.
Clothed with stiff hairs or bristles.
Covered with rigid or bristly hairs. Feels rough to the touch. See pubescence drawings.
With stiff or bristly hairs.
With bristles or (very) long, stiff, bristly hairs. Hairs stiffer and slightly sparser than hirsute. Parent Term: Hairs Difficulty Level