Corneum
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of flattened dead cells that are continuously shed from the skin surface.
“The dermatologist explained that the corneum provides the skin's primary barrier against environmental damage.”
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Ends in -EUM, a rare suffix from Latin, starts with CORN and contains three vowels
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-EUM ending is unusual enough to catch opponents off guard, M closes with 3 points
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