pellicle noun. ['pɛlɪk(ǝ)l] M16.
[French pellicule from Latin pellicula dim. of pellis skin: see -CLE.]
Chiefly Science. A small or thin skin; a fine sheet or layer covering a surface or (occas.) enclosing a cavity; a membrane, a cuticle, a film.

■ pe'llicular adjective of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a pellicle; having or characterized by a pellicle; membranous, filmy: M19.

■ pellicule noun (rare) = PELLICLE LME.

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