Pilosa

plural noun

Pi·​lo·​sa

pə̇ˈlōsə

: a division of edentate mammals comprising the sloths, anteaters, and extinct related forms

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of pilosus hairy

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