integument
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/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
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Synonyms
arilrindcoatoutershellshelltegumentouter garmentarmorscarfskinskinbodyplatecarapaceoutgarmentoutercoatsheathdress