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1. One of the minute, finger-like processes on certain membranes: Villi exist especially,on the mucous membrane of the small intestine, where they serve in absorbing nutriments.
2. One of the long, soft, straight hairs covering the fruit, flowers, and other parts of certain plants: In her botany book. Mary read about villi in vegetation, and found that moss stems are also known for having villi.
2. One of the long, soft, straight hairs covering the fruit, flowers, and other parts of certain plants: In her botany book. Mary read about villi in vegetation, and found that moss stems are also known for having villi.
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(Latin: tuft of hair, fleece; a villus, a small protrusion, especially arising from a mucous membrane)