in·du·ment ( n d -mnt, -dy-) also in·du·men·tum (n d -m ntm, -dy-)n. pl. in·du·ments also in·du·men·ta (-m nt) A covering of fine hairs or scales. [Latin ind  mentum, garment, from induere, to put a garment on; see endue.] |
indumentum [ɪndjʊˈmɛntəm]
n pl -ta (-t&), -tums
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an outer covering, such as hairs or down on a plant or leaf, feathers, fur, etc.
[Latin, literally: garment]
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| Noun | 1. | indumentum - a covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" |
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