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UNIVERSAL VEIL

\jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsə͡l vˈe͡ɪl], \jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsə‍l vˈe‍ɪl], \j_ˌuː_n_ɪ_v_ˈɜː_s_əl v_ˈeɪ_l]\

Definitions of UNIVERSAL VEIL

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membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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