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cuticle

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

cu·ti·cle

noun \ˈkyü-ti-kəl\

Definition of CUTICLE

1
: an outer covering layer: as a : an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells b : the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis c : a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin d : the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
2
: dead or horny epidermis
cu·tic·u·lar \ky-ˈti-kyə-lər\ adjective

Origin of CUTICLE

Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide
First Known Use: 1615

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