indusium

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  A protecting membrane, especially that covering the developing spores of a fern.

Derived terms

 * indusium griseum

Related terms

 * indusial

Etymology

 * the short vowel (ensured by Plautus) makes the connection to difficult.

Noun

 * 1) a woman's undergarment
 * 2) a woman's shirt, a frock
 * 3) a garment, perhaps a shirt