cuticle

Meanings

• noun

  The epidermis of the skin, especially that part covering the fingers and toes.

• noun

  A thin protective layer covering the surface of certain organs, such as the eye or the heart.

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Synonyms

cuticula

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cuticle
utile , fugitive , pivotal , delusive , revocable

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Variants

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cuticle , cuticles , cuticular

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Etymology

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From Old French cutilic, from cutilier 'to anoint' or from Latin cucullus 'hood' or 'skin flap'.

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Trivia

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1. The cuticle is the thinnest part of the skin, measuring only about 0.1 millimeters thick.

2. The cuticle is composed of several layers, including the stratum corneum, which is the outermost layer and provides the waterproof barrier.

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Related Concepts

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1. epidermis: The outer layer of skin that provides a waterproof barrier and protection from the environment.

2. dermis: The inner layer of skin that provides structure, nutrition, and elasticity.

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Culture

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In literature, the cuticle is often used metaphorically to describe the outer layer of something, such as a person's personality or a society's social norms. In art, cuticles have been depicted in various forms, including intricate nail art and detailed illustrations of the skin.

How to Memorize "cuticle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin layer covering the surface of your skin, protecting it from harm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cuticle' with the protective layer of skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cute I Can Touch It' to remember the definition of cuticle.

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