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Meaning of velamen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A covering membrane or velum
  2. A spongy, usually pale, multiseriate epidermis (i.e. consisting of multiple layers of cells) covering the roots of some kinds of plants, especially plant species with an epiphytic or semi-epiphytic habit. Examples include various orchid and Clivia species

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Français velamen

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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