capillary

Etymology

From Latin capillāris (“pertaining to the hair”), from capillus (“the hair, properly of the head”), from caput (“head”).

Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA^(key): /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/, /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/
• (UK, Aust) IPA^(key): /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/

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Adjective

capillary (comparative more capillary, superlative most capillary)

1. of or pertaining to hair
2. pertaining to a narrow tube
3. of, relating to, or caused by surface tension

Noun

capillary (plural capillaries)

1. A narrow tube
2. (anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins