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glabrous

adjective/ˈɡleɪbrəs/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Smooth and without hairs or projections, especially of a leaf or skin.

The underside of the leaf was downy, but its upper surface was glossy and glabrous.

Similar: smooth, hairless

Origin: from Latin glaber 'smooth, bald'

Topic: botany in General English

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