setaceous adjective. [sɪ'teɪʃǝs] M17.
[from mod. Latin setaceus, from Latin SETA: see -ACEOUS.]
1. Having the form or character of a bristle; esp. (Anatomy, Zoology, & Botany) of the nature of or shaped like a seta or setae. M17.

2. Having or covered with setae or bristles; joc. bristly, unshaven. L18.

■ setaceously adverb E19.

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