TEGUMENT
/ˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of TEGUMENT
Something which covers; a covering or coating.
"1658: But in the Homericall Urne of Patroclus, whatever was the solid Tegument, we finde the immediate covering to be a purple peece of silk — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 21)"
A natural covering of the body or of a bodily organ; an integument.
Examples of TEGUMENT in a Sentence
- "1658: But in the Homericall Urne of Patroclus, whatever was the solid Tegument, we finde the immediate covering to be a purple peece of silk — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 21)"
Word Details
Is TEGUMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEGUMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TEGUMENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TEGUMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | g | u | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEGUMENT
95 words from the letters in TEGUMENT
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How to Use TEGUMENT in Word Games
TEGUMENT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEGUMENT to find 95 additional valid words.