hirsute

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Hirsute' is a somewhat formal or scientific term for 'hairy.' It describes people, animals, or even plants, that have a lot of hair or fur. You can think of it as a fancy way of saying 'really, really hairy'. Like a fuzzy cactus or a woolly mammoth.

Examples in Different Contexts

In character design, a 'hirsute' appearance can signify ruggedness or wildness. An illustrator might explain, 'The hirsute look of the character emphasizes his untamed nature.'

Practice Scenarios

Zoology

Scenario:

Observe how the animal's coat is dense and thick. I wonder how this feature might be helping it in its natural habitat?

Response:

The hirsute coat of this animal might provide warmth during cold weather in its natural habitat.

Botany

Scenario:

This plant's leaf roughness might protect it from insects. Any thoughts on how we can test this theory?

Response:

I agree. The hirsute leaves of this plant may be deterring insects. We can set up an experiment to observe insect behaviour.