puberulent
/pjʊˈbɛr(j)ʊlənt/ /pjʊˈbɛr(j)ʊl(ə)nt/Chiefly Botany
adjective
Of a leaf, stem, etc.: slightly downy with very short hairs; minutely pubescent.
Origin
Mid 19th century. Probably from scientific Latin puberulus + -ent. Compare French pubérulent, scientific Latin puberulentus.