Meaning & use
integument
A natural outer covering, such as skin, a shell, or a husk, that protects an organism.
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The seed's tough integument protects the embryo inside until conditions favor germination.
Scientists studied the reptile's integument to understand how it retains moisture.
A note on using this word
Integument is a formal, scientific term used in biology and anatomy rather than everyday conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
coveringshell
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