Bristly and Burred

Bristly

Bristly adjective - Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc..
Usage example: bristly shrubs

Burred is a synonym for bristly. In some cases you can use "Burred" instead an adjective "Bristly".

Nearby Words: bristle, bristling, bristled

Burred

Burred adjective - Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc..
Usage example: burred fruits

Bristly is a synonym for burred. You can use "Bristly" instead an adjective "Burred".

Nearby Words: burr, burring
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