vasculum

noun

vas·cu·lum ˈva-skyə-ləm

plural vascula ˈva-skyə-lə

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

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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“Vasculum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vasculum. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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vasculum

noun

vas·cu·lum ˈvas-kyə-ləm

: 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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