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pellicle

The correct spelling is pellicle.

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noun

Say it like: Pel-lic-le

The correct spelling is pellicle. A thin skin or film.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A thin skin or film.
  2. 2.A skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion.
  3. 3.Cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.
  4. 4.The skin of a mushroom cap.
  5. 5.The outermost layer of a mushroom, often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.

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