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What is the defining characteristic of someone who is described as hirsute?

Answer

Hairy

The story behind the answer

“Hirsute” describes someone who is notably hairy—think shaggy or bushy. The word comes from Latin hirsutus, meaning “shaggy” or “bristly,” so it has nothing to do with being rude, tall, or funny.

Interesting context: In medicine, hirsutism refers to excessive, male-pattern hair growth in women, often linked to hormonal imbalances like polycystic ovary syndrome. In biology,

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