Flocculous

/ˈflɒkjələs/ adjective

Definition

Containing or resembling floccules; having a texture or appearance of small fluffy tufts.

Etymology

From 'floccul-' plus the suffix '-ous' (full of, characterized by), derived from Latin 'flocculus,' another variant describing woolly or tuft-like qualities.

Kelly Says

This is yet another way to describe something that looks fluffy and tuft-like—English has so many synonyms for woolly because scientists kept inventing new ones!

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