exsiccatum

[ ek-si-key-tuhm ]

noun

, Botany, Mycology.

, plural ex·sic·ca·tums, ex·sic·ca·ta [ek-si-, key, -t, uh].

1. a specimen intentionally dried, especially for herbarium display.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exsiccatum¹

< New Latin, Latin exsiccātum something dried, neuter of exsiccātus; exsiccate

Example Sentences

To this preparation he gives the name serum sanguinis exsiccatum.

From Project Gutenberg

The dried sulphate (ferri sulphus exsiccatum) is chiefly used to make pills.

From Project Gutenberg