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integument

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛgjʊm(ə)nt/

Definition of integument

noun

  • a tough outer protective layer, especially that of an animal or plant: this chemical compound is found in the integument of the seed

Derivatives

integumental

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɛnt(ə)l/

adjective

integumentary

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɛnt(ə)ri/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a covering or coating): from Latin integumentum, from the verb integere, from in- 'in' + tegere 'to cover'

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