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Noun: indumentum (indumenta)  ,in-d(y)û'men-tum
  1. A covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect
    "The indumentum on the plant's leaves helps protect it from excessive water loss";
    - indument

Derived forms: indumenta

Type of: cover, covering, natural covering

Encyclopedia: Indumentum