noun
pellicle
Pellicle (noun) means a thin skin or film.
noun
1
A thin skin or film.
2
A cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.
3
The outermost layer of a mushroom; the skin of a mushroom cap; especially, a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.
4
A thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa.
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Etymology
From Latin pellicula, from pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pellicule.
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What is the meaning of pellicle?
"pellicle" (noun) means a thin skin or film.
What are the different meanings of pellicle?
"pellicle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thin skin or film; 2. A cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms; 3. The outermost layer of a mushroom; the skin of a mushroom cap; especially, a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.