integument

• Nom désignant la couche externe naturelle de protection d'un organisme ou d'une structure, comme la peau d'un animal, la cuticule d'une plante ou l'enveloppe d'un fruit ou d'une graine.

A noun referring to a natural outer protective layer or covering, such as the skin of an animal, the cuticle of a plant, or the shell of a fruit or seed.

1. Outer protective coveringC1formalscientific

   A natural outer covering that protects an organism or structure, such as skin, a shell, a rind, or a seed coat.

   tégument

   • The integument of a reptile is covered in scales.
   • Botanists study the integument of seeds to understand germination.
   • The tough integument of the fruit protects the soft flesh inside.

   Synonymescasingcoatcoveringcuticleenvelopehidehuskpeelpeltrindsheathshellskin