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tomentum

Syllabification: (to·men·tum)
Pronunciation: /tōˈmentəm/

Definition of tomentum

noun (plural tomenta /-tə/)

Botany
  • a layer of matted woolly down on the surface of a plant.

Derivatives

tomentose

Pronunciation: /tōˈmentōs, ˈtōmənˌtōs/

adjective

tomentous

Pronunciation: /-təs/

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'cushion stuffing'

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