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integument

noun

/ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

Meaning

A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.

The snake sheds its integument as it grows.

skin, covering, shell, hide, rind

core, interior

outer integument, animal integument, plant integument, protective integument

The centre of interest or activity; concentrated attention or effort.

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.

The quality of being logical and consistent; the quality of forming a unified whole.

A significant stage or event in the development of something; an important achievement.

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud