vasculum (plural vasculums or vascula)
A container used by botanists to keep samples viable by maintaining a cool, humid environment.
Source: Wiktionary
Vas"cu*lum, n.; pl. Vascula. Etym: [L., a small vessel.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: Same as Ascidium, n., 1.
2. A tin box, commonly cylindrical or flattened, used in collecting plants.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
