integument

/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ · noun

Meaning

An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.
The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

aril(English)rind(English)coat(English)outershell(English)shell(English)tegument(English)outer garment(English)armor(English)platysma(English)ovule(English)anastomosing(English)cuticle(English)

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Sources

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