Integument and Sheath

Integument

Integument noun - An outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell.
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Synonyms for Integument

Sheath and integument are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheath" instead a noun "Integument".

Nearby Word: integumentary

Sheath

Sheath noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.
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Synonyms for Sheath

Integument and sheath are semantically related. You can use "Integument" instead a noun "Sheath".

Nearby Words: sheathed, sheathing
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