1. having a tuft of fine hairs or bristles; brush-like in appearance
Usage: botanical; biological

Examples

• The penicillate stigma of the flower was covered in pollen.
• Under the microscope, the penicillate structure resembled a tiny paintbrush.
• The botanist identified the species by its penicillate leaves.
• Penicillate hairs help the plant collect moisture from the air.
• The fungus displayed penicillate branching at its tips.