vasculum

[ vas-kyuh-luhm ]

noun

, plural vas·cu·la [vas, -ky, uh, -l, uh], vas·cu·lums.

1. a kind of case or box used by botanists for carrying specimens as they are collected.

vasculum

/ ˈvæskjʊləm /

noun

1. a metal box used by botanists in the field for carrying botanical specimens

Word History and Origins

Origin of vasculum¹

First recorded in 1825–35, vasculum is from the Latin word vāsculum little vessel. See vas, -cule ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of vasculum¹

C19: from Latin: little vessel, from vas

Example Sentences

If you have a botanist's vasculum, by all means take it, for nothing can serve this purpose better.

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Don't forget to take a vasculum or a basket, and a hammer for fossils, and be sure you put on strong boots.

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To carry the specimens, either the tin box (vasculum) or a portfolio, or both are required.

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Each had slung over her shoulders a vasculum for botanical or other specimens, and each carried in her hand a copy of the notes.

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