velutinous
[ vuh-loot-n-uh s ]
/ vəˈlut n əs /
adjective
having a soft, velvety surface, as certain plants.
Words nearby velutinous
velpeau bandage,
velsen,
veltheimia,
velum,
velure,
velutinous,
velvet,
velvet ant,
velvet bean,
velvet carpet,
velvet glove
Example sentences from the Web for velutinous
Velutinous: velvety: clothed with dense, soft, short hair, like velvet.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. SmithIts delicate fabric hath the colour Of lovely and velutinous skin.
Enamels and Cameos and other Poems |Thophile Gautier
British Dictionary definitions for velutinous
velutinous
/ (vəˈluːtɪnəs) /
adjective
covered with short dense soft hairs
velutinous leaves
Word Origin for velutinous
C19: from New Latin
velūtīnus like velvet