HyperDic: universal_veil

English > 1 sense of the expression universal veil:
NOUNplantuniversal veilmembrane initially completely investing the young / young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth
English > universal veil: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningMembrane initially completely investing the young / 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.
Broaderveil, velumA membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
Spanishvelo universal

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