tectorium

Etymology
Borrowed from

Noun

 * 1)  A covering.
 * 2)  The tectorial membrane that covers the cochlear duct.

Etymology
Shortening of tēctōrium, from.

Noun

 * 1) a covering, cover
 * 2) plaster, stucco, fresco-painting, a wash for walls
 * 3)  flattery