No exact match translations found for 'glabrous' in oriya.
Word 'glabrous' in Other Languages
- glabrous in Assamese অসমীয়া
- glabrous in Bengali বাংলা
- glabrous in Bodo बड़ो
- glabrous in Dogri डोगरी
- glabrous in English
- glabrous in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- glabrous in Hindi हिन्दी
- glabrous in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- glabrous in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- glabrous in Konkani कोंकणी
- glabrous in Maithili মৈথিলী
- glabrous in Malayalam മലയാളം
- glabrous in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- glabrous in Marathi मराठी
- glabrous in Nepali नेपाली
- glabrous in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- glabrous in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- glabrous in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- glabrous in Santali
- glabrous in Sindhi سنڌي
- glabrous in Tamil தமிழ்
- glabrous in Telugu తెలుగు
- glabrous in Urdu اُردُو
Glabrous
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɡleɪbrəs/ or /ˈɡlæbrəs/
Definitions
- Having a smooth, hairless surface, especially referring to skin or plant structures.
- Botanical: Lacking hair or pubescence on a plant surface.
Usage Examples
- The scientist examined the glabrous leaves under the microscope.
- His glabrous skin made it clear he had recently shaved his head.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word glaber, meaning "smooth" or "bald."
Synonyms
- Hairless
- Smooth
- Bald
Antonyms
- Hirsute
- Fuzzy
- Pubescent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Glabre | /ɡlabʁ/ |
| Spanish | Glabro | /ˈɡlaβɾo/ |
| German | Glatt | /ɡlat/ |
| Hindi | मुलायम (Mulayam) | /mʊˈlaːjəm/ |
| Mandarin Chinese | 光滑的 (Guāng huá de) | /ɡwɑŋ˧˥ xwa˧˥ tə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡlæbrəs/
- American English: /ˈɡleɪbrəs/
Historical Usage
The term "glabrous" has been used in scientific and botanical contexts since the 17th century, describing smooth or hairless plant surfaces.
Cultural Nuances
Glabrous skin is often associated with youth and aesthetic beauty. In botany, glabrous leaves are sometimes preferred for their glossy appearance.
More Information
In dermatology, glabrous skin refers to parts of the body that naturally lack hair, such as the palms and soles, which are highly sensitive to touch.