tapetum Syllabification: (ta·pe·tum)Pronunciation: /təˈpētəm/Definition of tapetum noun Zoology a reflective layer of the choroid in the eyes of many animals, causing them to shine in the dark. Origin: early 18th century: from late Latin, from Latin tapete 'carpet'tapetum in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of tapetum in the British & World English dictionary
