Flocculose

/ˈflɒkjəloʊs/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or composed of floccules; having the character of small fluffy tufts or woolly masses.

Etymology

From 'floccul-' plus the suffix '-ose' (full of, characterized by), from Latin 'flocculus' (small woolly tuft), creating a synonym for 'flocculent.'

Kelly Says

Flocculose and flocculent mean almost the same thing, but flocculose emphasizes the tiny, tuft-like nature more—it's the word to use when things look like they're made of teeny-tiny wool!

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