Meaning bristly
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bristly


1590s, from bristle (n.) + -y (2). Figurative sense is recorded from 1872. Related: Bristliness.
Source: etymonline.com

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bristly


With stiff hairs. Bronzing
Source: rgardening.com

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bristly


[Indumentum (hairs, etc.)] -- Covered with stiff, strong hairs.
Source: kew.org

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bristly


(adj) very irritable(adj) having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
Source: beedictionary.com





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