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tomentum
CIDE DICTIONARY
tomentum, n. [L. See Tomentose. ].
The closely matted hair or downy nap covering the leaves or stems of some plants. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
tomentum, n. (pl. tomenta)
1 Bot. matted woolly down on stems and leaves.
2 Anat. the tufted inner surface of the pia mater in the brain.
1 Bot. matted woolly down on stems and leaves.
2 Anat. the tufted inner surface of the pia mater in the brain.
Derivative
tomentose adj. tomentous adj.
Etymology
L, = cushion-stuffing
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