tapetum (plural tapeta)
(anatomy) A membranous layer of tissue.
(anatomy) The pigmentary layer of the retina.
(botany) The cells on the outside of an archesporium.
Source: Wiktionary
Ta*pe"tum, n. Etym: [NL., from L. tapete a carpet, a tapestry.] (Anat.)
Definition: An area in the pigmented layer of the choroid coat of the eye in many animals, which has an iridescent or metallic luster and helps to make the eye visible in the dark. Sometimes applied to the whole layer of pigmented epithelium of the choroid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 May 2025
(adjective) expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; “her amatory affairs”; “amorous glances”; “a romantic adventure”; “a romantic moonlight ride”
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