Synonyms for cuticula
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
Forms
- Plural
- cuticulae → cuticles…
Example sentences
- cuticle Desert plants coat themselves in a thick, waxy cuticle to keep in water.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cuticula | falling | |
| cuticle | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- cuticle3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cuticle3 = 3 syllables).