integuments

/ɪnˈtɛɡjumənts/ /ɪnˈtɛɡjʊmənts/

Meanings

noun

An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.

Examples :

"The turtle's hard integument protected it from predators. "

noun

The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat.

Examples :

"The integuments of the developing sunflower seed will eventually harden into the familiar black shell. "

plant biology seed nature part organism

Related Words

sunflower noun

/ˈsʌnˌflaʊə/ /ˈsʌnˌflaʊ.ɚ/

Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.

"My grandmother's garden has many sunflowers, their large, yellow flower heads a beautiful sight. "

feathers noun

/ˈfɛðərz/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

predators noun

/ˈpɹɛdəˌtɔɹz/ /ˈpɹɛdəˌtərz/

Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other organisms (their prey), primarily for food.

"Lions and tigers are powerful predators that hunt zebras and other animals on the African savanna. "

protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

develops verb

/dɪˈveləps/ /dəˈveləps/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The child develops her reading skills with practice. "

covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

familiar noun

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/

An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

"The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

integument noun

/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell.

"The integument of the apple, its crisp skin, protected the fruit from insects and bruising. "

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

animal noun

/ˈænɪməl/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."