operculum — meaning in English

English meaning

• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
• covering noun Something that is spread, laid, or wrapped over something else to protect or conceal it.
• lid noun A removable cover for the top of a container.

Senses

operculum is used for these senses in English:

• cover A lid.
• covering (countable) That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
• lid The top or cover of a container.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

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