glabrous
/ˈɡlabɹəs/
Meanings
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adjective
Lacking hairs or covered with a smooth surface.
Pronunciation
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/ˈɡlabɹəs/
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Variants
List of all variants of glabrous that leads to same resultglabrous
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin glaber, 'smooth' or 'bald'.
Trivia
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The term 'glabrous' is often used in botany to describe the texture of plant leaves.
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Some animals, such as snakes and sharks, have glabrous skin to help them move more efficiently through their environment.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Smooth: A term used to describe a surface that is free of roughness or irregularities.
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Bald: A term used to describe a person who has no hair on their head.
How to Memorize "glabrous"
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visualize
- Imagine a smooth, hairless surface, such as a freshly polished stone or a baby's bottom.
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associate
- Associate the word with the feeling of running your hand over a smooth surface.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'glabrous' means 'smooth as a baby's bottom'.
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