CUTICULA

cuticula

(noun) the outer body wall of an insect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cuticula (plural cuticulae)

(zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.

Synonyms

• cuticle

Source: Wiktionary



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FOOTING

(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”


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