cu·ti·cle
n 1 : an outer covering layer: as a : the outermost layer of integument composed of epidermis b : the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of cornified epithelial cells 2 : dead or horny epidermis (as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail) cu*tic*u*lar adj
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