tegmen
a cover, covering, orintegument.
Botany. the delicate inner integument of a seed.: Compare testa.
Entomology. (in certain orthopterous insects) one of a pair of leathery forewings that forms a protective covering for the hindwings.
Origin of tegmen
1Other words from tegmen
- teg·mi·nal [teg-muh-nl], /ˈtɛg mə nl/, adjective
- sub·teg·mi·nal, adjective
Words Nearby tegmen
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How to use tegmen in a sentence
The tegmen tympani are much reduced and maintain only cartilaginous contact with the posterior arms of the squamosals.
Its roof, the tegmen tympani, is continuous with that of the attic.
Thus, if the procedure be carried out through the tegmen tympani, the brain is explored in an upward direction.
In this case the Anal Area of one tegmen covers that of the other.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) | William Kirbytegmen: a covering: sometimes used for the anterior wings in Orthoptera and Neuroptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for tegmen
/ (ˈtɛɡmən) /
either of the leathery forewings of the cockroach and related insects
the delicate inner covering of a seed
any similar covering or layer
Origin of tegmen
1Derived forms of tegmen
- tegminal, adjective
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Scientific definitions for tegmen
[ tĕg′mən ]
A covering or integument, such as the tough leathery forewing of certain insects or the inner coat of a seed.
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