ANNULUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar

Categories: Plant part, Plant structure

Synonyms

Ring, Anchor ring, Halo, Annulus, Skirt

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "annulus" was borrowed from Latin annulus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.