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tunica

Syllabification: (tu·ni·ca)
Pronunciation: /ˈt(y)o͞onikə/

Definition of tunica

noun (plural tunicae /-nəkē, -sē/)

  • 1 Anatomy a membranous sheath enveloping or lining an organ.
  • 2 Botany the outer layer or layers of cells in an apical meristem, which contribute to surface growth.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'tunic'

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