Flocculent
/ˈflɑk.jə.lənt/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 diminutive of flocculent spiral galaxy diminutive, form-of
Adjective
- 1 Flocculated, resembling bits of wool; woolly.
"As soon as night begins to spread its darkening shadows over our brief twilight, this active creature [the morepork] sets out on its hunting excursions, roaming over field and gully with soft, noiseless flight, one of the advantages it owes to its flocculent plumage; [...]"
- 2 Covered in a woolly substance; downy.
- 3 Flaky.
Adjective
- 1 having a fluffy character or appearance wordnet
Example
More examples"As soon as night begins to spread its darkening shadows over our brief twilight, this active creature [the morepork] sets out on its hunting excursions, roaming over field and gully with soft, noiseless flight, one of the advantages it owes to its flocculent plumage; [...]"
Etymology
From Latin floccus (“flock of wool”).