noun
vibrissa
Vibrissa (noun) means any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat.
noun
1
Any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat.
2
Any similar feather near the mouth of some birds.
3
A thick hair found inside the nostrils 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 any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat.
What are the different meanings of vibrissa?
"vibrissa" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat; 2. Any similar feather near the mouth of some birds; 3. A thick hair found inside the nostrils of humans and other mammals.