a. [ L. hispidus: cf. F. hispide. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Rough with bristles or minute spines. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot. & Zool.) Beset with stiff hairs or bristles. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Dim. of hispid. ] (Bot. & Zool.) Minutely hispid. [ 1913 Webster ]