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indumentum

Definition of indumentum

noun (plural indumenta /-tə/)

Botany & Zoology
  • a covering of hairs (or feathers) on an animal or plant.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'garment', from induere 'put on, don'

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