tomentum
to·men·tum
noun \tō-ˈmen-təm\ plural to·men·ta\-tə\
Definition of TOMENTUM
: pubescence composed of densely matted woolly hairs
Origin of TOMENTUM
New Latin, from Latin, cushion stuffing
First Known Use: 1699
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