vasculum

noun

vas·​cu·​lum ˈva-skyə-ləm How to pronounce vasculum (audio)
plural vascula ˈva-skyə-lə How to pronounce vasculum (audio)
: a usually metal and commonly cylindrical or flattened covered box used in collecting plants

Illustration of vasculum

Illustration of vasculum

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin vāsculum "small vessel," from vās "container" + -culum, diminutive suffix

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vasculum was in 1782

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Cite this Entry

“Vasculum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vasculum. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vasculum

noun
vas·​cu·​lum ˈvas-kyə-ləm How to pronounce vasculum (audio)
: an often cylinder-shaped box usually of metal that is used for the temporary storage of plants collected in the field
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