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vasculum

(vas′kyə ləm)

noun pl. vascula or vasculums

a covered metal case, often cylindrical, used by botanists to carry specimen plants

Origin: ModL < L: see vascular

See vasculum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. vas·cu·la (-lə)

A small box or case used for carrying collected plant specimens.

Origin:

Origin: Latin vāsculum, small vessel; see vascular

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