pellicular

/ˌpɛlɪˈkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a skin or pellicle

“The pellicular texture of the fabric made it feel luxurious to the touch.”

2. noun

a thin membrane or skin; a pellicle

“The biologist studied the pellicular structure of the amoeba under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • cuticular
  • pellucid
  • pellucida

Antonyms

  • hairy
  • scaly