Cuticle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cuticle is a noun meaning The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.
Meaning
The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.
More Meanings
- The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
- Dead or cornified epidermis.
- (zoology, botany) A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants.
- A thin skin formed on the surface of a liquid.
- A protective layer on the shell of a bird's egg.
Example Sentences
By that time she has pushed back his cuticles, cleaned his nails and painted them with clear polish.
Word Forms
- cuticles
Synonyms for cuticle
Depending on context, synonyms include cuticula, epidermis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epidermis, spinose, epicuticle, cuticula, endocuticle, exoderm.
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