planthairs
nounUK /ˈplɑːntheəz/
US /ˈplæntherz/
Tiny hairs that grow on plants.
The planthairs on the leaf help it hold water.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Fine hair-like structures on plant surfaces that protect against insects.
The planthairs on the stem kept tiny bugs away.
3. Small hairs on plant leaves that can make them feel soft or fuzzy.
She liked how the planthairs made the leaf feel soft.
4. Hair-like growths on plants that help them catch water from the air.
The planthairs on the desert plant caught morning mist.