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Cuticula

Noun:

1. The thin, outermost layer covering the epidermis of an insect or arthropod.

2. The outer layer of a plant stem, protecting the inner tissues.

3. A tough, protective layer covering the exposed surface of a nail.

4. (Botany) A waxy or fatty layer on the surface of a plant leaf, serving as a protective shield against water loss.

Sample Sentences:

1. The cuticula of the beetle was shiny and iridescent.

2. The cuticula of the stem provided a shield against harmful external factors.

3. She applied a clear coat of nail polish to protect her cuticula from damage.

4. The plant's leaf had a thick layer of cuticula, preventing dehydration.

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