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(biology) An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell. / (botany) The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

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integument

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integument

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

Noun

(biology) An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell. / (botany) The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

Japanese Meaning

動物の場合：羽毛や皮膚、果実や殻などのような外部の保護層。 / 植物の場合：胚珠の外層で、後に種子の被覆（シードコート）に発達する層。