TEGUMEN Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word tegumen. (close relations)
Definition of TEGUMEN
tegument
Best Alternative Words for TEGUMEN
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coat | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors • a thin layer covering something • growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal verb • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • cover or provide with a coat • form a coat over | ||||||||
covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
integument | nounn | |||||||
noun • an outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell | ||||||||
membrane | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thin pliable sheet of material • a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants | ||||||||
pellicle | nounn | |||||||
noun • thin protective membrane in some protozoa | ||||||||
sheath | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions |