Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaginant
Adjective
/ˈvædʒ.ɪ.nənt/
Definition
Adjective describing a plant or fungus that grows or develops around a sheath or enclosing structure.
Examples
- The vaginant leaves of the plant provide protection to the developing buds.
- Some fungi exhibit a vaginant form as they grow around the stems of their host plants.
Meaning
Vaginant refers to the characteristic of being wrapped or sheathed around something, usually in the context of botanical or biological terms.
Synonyms
- Sheath-like
- Encasing
- Enveloping
