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cu·ti·cle
 cuticle
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- pronunciation:
- kyu
tih
k
 l
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the outer layer of the skin; epidermis.
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| definition 2: |
the hardened, nonliving skin at the base and sides of fingernails and toenails.
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| definition 3: |
the protective outer covering of plants and various lower animals such as earthworms.
The beetle is protected from predators by its hard, slippery cuticle.- similar words:
- skin
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| derivation: |
cuticular (adj.) |
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