nidamental Meaning, Definition & Usage

Nid`a*men"tal adjective

Etymology

L. nidamentum materials for a nest, fr. nidus nest. See Nest.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) of, pertaining to, or baring, eggs or egg capsules; as, the nidament capsules of certain gastropods; nidamental glands. See Illust. of Dibranchiata.