flocculent

English

WOTD – 18 May 2006

Etymology

From Latin floccus (“flock of wool”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈflɒkjʊlənt/
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Adjective

flocculent (comparative more flocculent, superlative most flocculent)

  1. Flocculated, resembling bits of wool, woolly.
  2. Covered in a woolly substance; downy.
  3. Flaky.

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

flocculent (plural flocculents)

  1. (astronomy) diminutive of flocculent spiral galaxy

Antonyms

  • (galaxy): grand design

Hyponyms

  • (galaxy): multi-arm
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