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Definition of hairiness

hairiness

/ˈhɛə.ɹi.nəs/
hair · i · ness
Adverb:hairily
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Adjective:hairy
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hairiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of having a lot of hair or fur covering the body or a surface.

Example

"The excessive hairiness of the stems helps protect the desert plant from intense sunlight and moisture loss."

2

The quality of being perilous, frightening, or nerve-racking (informal).

Example

"Despite the hairiness of the mountain descent in the fog, the experienced driver remained calm."

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• Rhymes for hairiness

• Nearby Words

hairdryer
haired
hairgrip
hairiness
hairless
hairlessness
hairlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hairiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hairiness
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