a. [ad. mod.L. tōmentōs-us or F. tomenteux: see -OUS.] = TOMENTOSE.

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1806.  J. Galpine, Brit. Bot., 285. Leaves cordate, doubly-serrated, tomentous beneath.

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1822.  J. Parkinson, Outl. Oryctol., 40. Soft, tomentous, very jagged and porous.

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1900.  B. D. Jackson, Gloss. Bot. Terms.

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