involucrum
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of involucrum
1670–80; < New Latin, Latin involūcrum a wrap, cover, equivalent to involū- (variant stem of involvere to wrap, cover; see involute) + -crum instrumental suffix
Example Sentences
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Its general umbel is destitute of an involucrum.
From Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland, Volume 1 by Linn?, Carl von
The continuance of all living creatures in this transmigratory world lasts as long as their respiratory involucrum; knowledge and action are accounted the life of living creatures.
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
A little later the involucrum becomes developed, and is no unimportant feature.
From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John
This clinging quality arises from the bracts of the involucrum being long and stiff, and with hooked tips which attach themselves to every passing object.
From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson
The shadow of the new case or involucrum with its wavy contour is also in evidence, with its openings or cloacæ, and is mainly responsible for the increase in the diameter of the bone.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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