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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cuticle

/kʌtɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does cuticle mean?

noun

The outermost layer of the skin on the fingers or toes, or a layer of dead skin on the nails. A small, thin layer of skin, especially one that covers the base of a fingernail or toenail.

Example

"The nail technician carefully pushed back the cuticle to reveal the healthy nail underneath."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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