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Definition of vellereus
vellereus
/vɛˈlɪəɹiəs/
vel · le · re · us
Adjective:vellereus
vellereus Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• adjective
1
Resembling fleece; covered with soft, woolly, or fleece-like hair. (Used primarily in botanical and zoological descriptions).
Example
"The botanist noted the vellereus texture of the alpine plant's leaves, an adaptation that helped protect it from freezing temperatures."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'vellereus' (fleecy), derived from 'vellus' (fleece, wool) combined with the adjectival suffix '-eus'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vellereus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vellereus