tapetum
tapetum · tapetums · tapeta
A membranous layer of tissueA membranous layer of tissue.
Meaning
3 sensesA membranous layer of tissue.
The pigmentary layer of the retina.
The cells on the outside of an archesporium.
Origin
From Latin tapētum. Further from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs). Doublet of tapet.From Latin tapētum. Further from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs). Doublet of tapet.
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Forms
plural: tapetums / tapetaWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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