noun
vibrissa
Vibrissa (noun) means one of the stiff whiskers on an animal's face, used for feeling things, such as a cat's.
noun
1
One of the stiff whiskers on an animal's face, used for feeling things, such as a cat's.
2
A bristle-like feather found near the beak of some birds.
3
A coarse hair growing inside the nose of humans and other mammals.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin vibrissae.
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What is the meaning of vibrissa?
"vibrissa" (noun) means one of the stiff whiskers on an animal's face, used for feeling things, such as a cat's.
What is another word for vibrissa?
Other words for "vibrissa" include whisker.
What are the different meanings of vibrissa?
"vibrissa" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the stiff whiskers on an animal's face, used for feeling things, such as a cat's; 2. A bristle-like feather found near the beak of some birds; 3. A coarse hair growing inside the nose of humans and other mammals.
