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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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