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integument

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As a noun, integument means a shell or other outer protective layer.

Meanings of integument

3 meanings

noun

  1. A shell or other outer protective layer.

  2. biologyAn outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.

  3. botanyThe outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

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