lānūgō — meaning in English

English meaning

• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• sawdust noun The fine, powdery particles produced when wood is cut with a saw.

Senses

lānūgō is used for these senses in English:

• down (botany) The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.
• sawdust The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

sawdust — full definition

1. noun The fine, powdery particles produced when wood is cut with a saw.
2. noun Informally, food or writing that is bland and dry.

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