vasculum

noun vas·cu·lum \ˈvas-kyə-ləm\

plural vas·cu·la\-lə\

Definition of VASCULUM

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

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New Latin, from Latin, small vessel

First Known Use: 1782

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