tapetum en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin tapētum. Further from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs). Doublet of tapet.
Meanings
- A membranous layer of tissue.
- The pigmentary layer of the retina.
- The cells on the outside of an archesporium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tapetums | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tapeta | Number=Plur | lexicographic |