leafhairs
nounUK /ˈliːfheəz/
US /ˈliːfherz/
Tiny soft hairs that grow on the surface of a leaf.
The fuzzy leafhairs help keep the plant safe from bugs.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Fine hair-like structures on a leaf that help hold water.
Dew drops clung to the leafhairs in the morning.
3. Small hairs on leaves that protect the plant from too much sun.
The leafhairs shade the leaf from strong sunlight.
4. Tiny hairs on leaves that can make them feel soft or prickly.
Some leafhairs feel soft, while others feel rough.