VELAMEN

Etymology

Noun

velamen (plural velamina)

(anatomy) A covering membrane or velum

(botany) A spongy, usually pale, multiseriate epidermis (i.e. consisting of multiple layers of cells) covering the roots of some kinds of plants, especially plant species with an epiphytic or semi-epiphytic habit. Examples include various orchid and Clivia species

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

2 July 2025

RESTITUTION

(noun) getting something back again; “upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing”


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