hispid

/ˈhɪspɪd/
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Definitions of hispid
  1. adjective
    (of animals or plants) having stiff coarse hairs or bristles
    “plants with hispid stems”
    synonyms:
    haired, hairy, hirsute
    having or covered with hair
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