integument

noun
UK: /ɪnˈteɡjʊmənt/
US: /ɪnˈteɡjumənt/

  1. A natural outer covering or coat, such as the skin of an animal or the membrane of a plant.

    1. The insect's integument protects it from harm.
    2. Damage to the integument can leave an animal vulnerable to infection.

  2. A covering layer of an ovule which develops into the seed coat.

    1. The integument hardens to form the seed's outer shell.
    2. The evolution of the integument was a key step in plant reproduction.

Synonyms

covering skin coat shell husk rind

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "integument" in English means: A natural outer covering or coat, such as the skin of an animal or the membrane of a plant., A covering layer of an ovule which develops into the seed coat..

The phonetic transcription of "integument" is /ɪnˈteɡjʊmənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈteɡjumənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "integument": covering, skin, coat, shell, husk, rind.

Example usage of "integument": "The insect's integument protects it from harm.". More examples on the page.