integument

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛgjʊm(ə)nt/

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'