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indusium

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjuːzɪəm/
Definition of indusium

noun (plural indusia /-zɪə/)

chiefly Botany
  • a thin membranous covering, especially a shield covering a sorus on a fern frond.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin, literally 'tunic', from induere 'put on, don'

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