hi·ber·nac·u·lum (h  b r-n k y-lm)n. pl. hi·ber·nac·u·la (-l ) Biology 1. A protective case, covering, or structure, such as a plant bud, in which an organism remains dormant for the winter. 2. The shelter of a hibernating animal. [Latin h bern culum, winter residence, from hbernre, to winter, from hbernus, relating to winter; see ghei- in Indo-European roots.] |
hibernaculum [ˌhaɪbəˈnækjʊləm], hibernacle [ˈhaɪbəˌnækəl]
n pl -ula [-jʊlə], -les Rare
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the winter quarters of a hibernating animal
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the protective case or covering of a plant bud or animal
[from Latin: winter residence; see hibernate]
| hibernaculum (h-br-nky-lm) 1. A protective case, covering, or structure, such as a plant bud, in which an organism remains dormant for the winter. 2. The shelter of a hibernating animal. |
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