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vasculum

Syllabification: (vas·cu·lum)
Pronunciation: /ˈvaskyələm/

Definition of vasculum

noun (plural vascula /-lə/)

Botany
  • a collecting box for plants, typically in the form of a flattened cylindrical metal case with a lengthwise opening, carried by a shoulder strap.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin, diminutive of vas 'vessel'

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