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

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

Kids Definition

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