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hispid
his·pid [ híspid ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
rough: rough, especially covered with stiff hairs or bristles
a hispid leaf
[Mid-17th century. < Latin hispidus]

his·pid·i·ty [ hi spíddətee ] noun
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