indumentum

• Существительное, обозначающее покров из тонких волосков или чешуек, обычно встречающийся на листьях растений или телах насекомых.

A noun referring to a covering of fine hairs or scales, typically found on plant leaves or insect bodies.

1. Hairy coveringC2formalscientific

   A covering of fine hairs, scales, or similar structures on the surface of a plant leaf, stem, or insect body.

   Опущение

   • The leaf's indumentum helps reduce water loss in dry climates.
   • Botanists examined the indumentum under a microscope to identify the species.
   • The insect's indumentum provides camouflage against predators.

   Synonymsdownflufffuzzhairinesspubescencetomentumvestiture