a. [ad. mod.L. tōmentōs-us or F. tomenteux: see -OUS.] = TOMENTOSE.
1806. J. Galpine, Brit. Bot., 285. Leaves cordate, doubly-serrated, tomentous beneath.
1822. J. Parkinson, Outl. Oryctol., 40. Soft, tomentous, very jagged and porous.
1900. B. D. Jackson, Gloss. Bot. Terms.