mystacial

发音

其它 /mɪsˈteɪʃəl/
US /mɪsˈteɪʃəl/

词形变化

mystacials 复数 mystacials

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any of the large rigid whiskers (vibrissae) that appear on the fleshy pads on either side of the muzzle of an animal such as a cat or rodent.

    During the third week, the mystacials and ulnarcarpals are the first to form.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Having a fringe of hairs suggestive of a moustache.

  2. 2.

    Pertaining to the area around the vibrissae on either side of the muzzle of a mammal such as a rodent or cat.

词源

From Ancient Greek μύσταξ (mústax) + -ial. Compare moustachial.

来源：wiktionary