hibernaculum

hi·ber·nac·u·lum  (hbr-nky-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.

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[Latin hbernculum, winter residence, from hbernre, to winter, from hbernus, relating to winter; see ghei- in Indo-European roots.]

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hibernaculum [ˌhaɪbəˈnækjʊləm], hibernacle [ˈhaɪbəˌnæk^əl]

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]

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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.