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hairless

/ˈherləs/ /ˈhɛrləs/

Meanings
adjective
Destitute of hair.

Examples :

"The Sphynx cat is a breed known for being nearly hairless. "
body appearance biology anatomy physiology

Related Words

Illustration being

being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration sphynx

sphynx noun

/sfɪŋks/

Alternative form of Sphynx

"While officially "Sphynx" is the preferred spelling for the hairless cat breed, you might sometimes see it written as "sphynx." "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration destitute

destitute adjective

/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/

(followed by the preposition "of") Lacking something; devoid

"The family was destitute of resources, making it difficult to afford food and rent. "

Illustration nearly

nearly adverb

/ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/

With great scrutiny; carefully.

"The teacher nearly missed the important detail in the student's essay, checking it with great care. "

Illustration baby

baby noun

/ˈbeɪbi/

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

"The baby slept soundly in its crib, a peaceful sound in the busy household. "

Illustration bald

bald noun

/bɔːld/ /bɑld/

A mountain summit or crest that lacks forest growth despite a warm climate conducive to such, as is found in many places in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

"The bald on Mount Mitchell is a surprising sight, given how warm and humid the surrounding area is. "

Illustration hair

hair noun

/heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ [hiə] /hɛə/

A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.

"My son's new haircut revealed his dark brown hair. "

Illustration breed

breed noun

/bɹiːd/

All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.

"a breed of animal"

Illustration born

born verb

/ˈbɔːn/ /ˈbɔɹn/

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

"The artist's new painting bore a striking resemblance to a famous landscape. "

Illustration known

known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."