domatium
World English Dictionary
domatium (dɒˈmeɪʃɪəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -tia | |
| botany a plant cavity inhabited by commensal insects or mites or, occasionally, microorganisms | |
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| domatium | |
noun | |
| a part of a plant (e.g., a leaf) that has been modified to provide protection for insects or mites or fungi |
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Domatium
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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