Meaning
A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin cutīcula (“skin, cuticle”). Doublet of cuticle.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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