hispid

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Having rough, stiff hairs or bristles.

• adjective

  2. (of an animal) having a rough, spiky coat.

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Variants

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hispid

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Etymology

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From Latin hispidus 'hairy, bristly'.

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Trivia

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1. The scientific name for the common hedgehog is Erinaceus europaeus, a 'hispid' creature.

2. The term 'hispid' is also used in botany to describe plants with rough, spiky leaves.

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1. hirsute: A synonym of 'hispid' meaning having a thick growth of rough hair.

2. prickly: A related adjective meaning having small sharp points or prickles.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hispid' has been used to describe the rough texture of a character or setting. For instance, in 'The Tempest' by William Shakespeare, Caliban is described as 'hispid as a hedgehog'.

How to Memorize "hispid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a porcupine or a hedgehog to remember the meaning of 'hispid'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hispid' with the feeling of a rough, prickly texture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Hispid hogs have harsh, prickly hides'.

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