Synonyms for perionychium
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
The epidermis bordering a nail.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- epidermis
Forms
- Plural
- perionychia → cuticles, perionyxes…
Example sentences
- cuticle Desert plants coat themselves in a thick, waxy cuticle to keep in water.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| perionychium | steady | |
| cuticle | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- cuticle3
- 8 letters
- perionyx
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cuticle3 = 3 syllables).