cuticle
/ˈkjuːtɪkəl/
cuticle
English
Noun
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Definition
The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.
Etymology
From Middle French cuticule, from Latin cuticula (“cuticle, skin”).
Example Sentences
- "By that time she has pushed back his cuticles, cleaned his nails and painted them with clear polish."
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