corneum

English

Etymology

From Latin corneum.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.əm/

Noun

corneum

  1. (anatomy) The outermost layer of the skin.

Latin

Etymology 1

Inflected form of corneus (“of horn; horny”).

Adjective

corneum

  1. inflection of corneus:
    1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
    2. accusative masculine singular

Etymology 2

Inflected form of corneus (“of or pertaining to the cornel or dogwood”).

Adjective

corneum

  1. inflection of corneus:
    1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
    2. accusative masculine singular
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