Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vibrissa
Noun
/vɪˈbrɪsə/
Definition
A long, bristly hair found on the face of many mammals, typically near the nose.
Examples
- The cat’s vibrissae twitched as it sensed movement nearby.
- Rats use their vibrissae to explore their surroundings in the dark.
- Many animals rely on their vibrissae to make sense of their spatial environment.
Meaning
Vibrissae are tactile hairs that help animals navigate their environment and detect changes around them.
Synonyms
- Whisker
- Tactile hair
- Bristle
