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Indumentum

Definition: Indumentum refers to a covering of fine hairs or bristles on a plant or animal.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Botany
• Sense: The fine, soft, or dense hairs or bristles covering the surface of various parts of a plant, such as leaves, stems, or fruits.
• Example sentence: The indumentum on the underside of the leaf protected the plant from excessive transpiration and harsh sunlight.
2. Noun: Zoology
• Sense: The covering of fine hairs or fur on an animal.
• Example sentence: The thick indumentum helped the Arctic fox withstand the freezing temperatures of its habitat.

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