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Word: Tapetum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from late Latin, from Latin tapete ‘carpet’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
təˈpiːtəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a reflective layer of the choroid in the eyes of many animals, causing them to shine in the dark.
Short Definition:reflective layer of choroid in eyes of many animals
