# villus

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɪləs/

## Definitions
1. A small projection from a membrane, particularly those found in the mucous membranes of the intestines.
2. One of the fine soft hairs on fruits, flowers, and other parts of plants.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin villus (“shaggy hair”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/villus