flocked

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English

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Etymology

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From flock (tufts of wool, lock of hair).

Verb

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flocked

  1. simple past and past participle of flock

Adjective

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flocked (not comparable)

  1. (of bristles) Having split, bushy ends.
  2. (of swabs) Having dense fibers with a desirable nap to optimize collection and elution of specimens.
    the sampling and elution advantages of flocked swabs versus spun swabs
  3. (of Christmas trees) Covered with artificial snow.

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