Meaning
The layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin corium (“leather”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cutisdermisdermaepidermis
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2025, 2026.