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vasculum

noun
vas·​cu·​lum | \ ˈva-skyə-ləm How to pronounce vasculum (audio) \
plural vascula\ ˈva-​skyə-​lə How to pronounce vascula (audio) \

Definition of vasculum

: a usually metal and commonly cylindrical or flattened covered box used in collecting plants

Illustration of vasculum

Illustration of vasculum

First Known Use of vasculum

1782, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vasculum

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

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