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glabro

[GLAH-bru]
adjectivemasculinepl: glabros
glabrous, smooth, hairless
1. Without hair, smooth to the touch; lacking pubescence or fine hairs
The glabrous surface of the leaf reflects light beautifully.
A superfície glabra da folha reflete a luz lindamente.
2. In botany and zoology: describing an organism or part that is completely hairless or smooth
The frog's glabrous skin helps it absorb water.
A pele glabra do sapo ajuda-o a absorver água.
Synonyms
lisoimberbeglabrado
Antonyms
pilosohirsutopubescentecabeludo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glabro
Standard usage in scientific and botanical contexts
Portugal
glabro
Standard usage, primarily technical and scientific

Related Idioms & Phrases

pele glabra (glabrous skin)
superfície glabra (smooth surface)
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