毛刺 Traditional form: 毛刺 Pinyin (reading): máocì Definitions: barb whiskers Characters: 毛 - hair, fur, feathers; coarse 刺 - to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod Traditional characters: 毛 - hair, fur, feathers; coarse 刺 - to stab; to prick, to irritate; to prod