noun
pellicle
Pellicle (noun) means a thin layer of skin or film.
noun
1
A thin layer of skin or film.
2
The tough outer layer that protects and covers some living things.
3
The skin covering the cap of a mushroom, which often peels away easily.
4
A thin layer that supports the cell membrane in certain protozoa.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin pellicula, from pellis (“skin”). It is a doublet of pellicule.
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What is the meaning of pellicle?
"pellicle" (noun) means a thin layer of skin or film.
What are the different meanings of pellicle?
"pellicle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thin layer of skin or film; 2. The tough outer layer that protects and covers some living things; 3. The skin covering the cap of a mushroom, which often peels away easily.
