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(vi-bris-sae) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. long stiff hairs on an animal's face that help it sense things.

Example Sentence

Cats use their vibrissae, or whiskers, to navigate in the dark.

More Example Sentences

Vibrissae help animals feel their surroundings.

Synonyms

whiskers; sensory hairs; tactile hairs

Antonyms

skin; fur

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