Meaning of "lanate" in English

The term "lanate" is an adjective derived from Latin, meaning "woolly" or "covered with fine soft hairs." It is often used in biological contexts to describe the texture of plant leaves or animal fur that resembles wool. This term is particularly useful in botany and zoology for providing detailed descriptions of physical characteristics. Its usage is somewhat specialized, making it more common in scientific writing or specific fields like botany and biology than in everyday conversation.

Meaning of "lanate" in French

In French, "lanate" also denotes something that is "woolly" or "covered with fine soft hairs." The word retains a similar scientific and descriptive role as in English, often being utilized in fields such as botany to describe plant surfaces or in zoology to detail animal fur. The precision of the term makes it ideal for various academic and scientific discussions where accurate physical descriptions are necessary.

Pronunciation of "lanate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈleɪ.nət/

Pronunciation Variations: While "lanate" is generally pronounced consistently in English-speaking regions, there may be minor variations in accent and stress, particularly between American and British English, though these do not significantly alter the pronunciation. In some dialects, there might be a slight variation in the vowel sounds.

Pronunciation of "lanate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /la.nat/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "lanate" in French remains fairly consistent across different regions, with only slight accent variations. In French-speaking regions outside France, such as Quebec or parts of Africa, the word might have a subtle change in intonation or emphasis, typical of regional dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The lanate leaves of the plant felt soft to the touch. (Les feuilles lanées de la plante étaient douces au toucher.)

  2. The biologist described the animal's coat as lanate. (Le biologiste a décrit le pelage de l'animal comme étant lané.)

  3. Lanate textures can be found in some arid plants. (Des textures lanées peuvent être trouvées dans certaines plantes arides.)

  4. The lanate surface of the leaf helps reduce moisture loss. (La surface lanée de la feuille aide à réduire la perte d'humidité.)

  5. Botany students often study lanate hairs under a microscope. (Les étudiants en botanique étudient souvent les poils lanés au microscope.)

  6. The lanate appearance of the fruit is unusual. (L'apparence lanée du fruit est inhabituelle.)

  7. Some moths have lanate patterns on their wings. (Certains papillons de nuit ont des motifs lanés sur leurs ailes.)

  8. The texture of the scarf reminded her of lanate fibers. (La texture de l'écharpe lui rappelait les fibres lanées.)

  9. Lanate structures help some plants adapt to their environment. (Les structures lanées aident certaines plantes à s'adapter à leur environnement.)

  10. The gardener enjoys the lanate texture of lamb’s ear plants. (Le jardinier apprécie la texture lanée des oreilles d'agneau.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lanate" in English

Synonyms: woolly, fuzzy, hairy, downy, fleecy, fluffy, fibrous, velvety, bristly.

Antonyms: smooth, sleek, bare, bald, hairless, naked.

Similar Words: pilose, hirsute, villous, pubescent, tomentose.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lanate" in French

Synonyms: laineux, duveteux, velu, pelucheux, floconneux, duveté.

Antonyms: lisse, glabre, nu.

Similar Words: pileux, hispide, pubescent, tomenteux.

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