Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pellum
Noun
/ˈpɛl.əm/
Definition
A word of Latin origin meaning ‘skin’ or ‘hide’.
Examples
- The pellum of the animal serves as a protective barrier against environmental factors.
- In certain studies, the quality of the pellum is important for understanding the overall health of the species.
Meaning
In contemporary usage, it is often referenced in anatomical or zoological contexts when describing the skin or outer layer of an organism.
Synonyms
- skin
- hide
- dermis
- epidermis
