universal veil

/ˈjunəˌvʌrsəl veɪl/
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Definitions of universal veil
  1. noun
    membrane initially completely investing the young sporophore of various mushrooms that is ruptured by growth; represented in the mature mushroom by a volva around lower part of stem and scales on upper surface of the cap
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    veil, velum
    a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
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