1. having no hair, down, or similar growth; smooth
Usage: botanical; biological

Examples

• The glabrous leaves of the rubber plant have a shiny, waxy surface.
• Many cacti have glabrous stems that help reduce water loss.
• The botanist noted that the flower petals were completely glabrous.
• Glabrous skin is more susceptible to sun damage than hairy skin.
• The glabrous surface of the leaf made it easy to clean.
• Scientists studied the glabrous varieties of the plant species.