Definition of DERM

derm

Plural: derms

Noun

  • A combining form indicating skin, or a short form for 'dermis'.
  • animal skin.
  • Synonym of dermis.
  • Clipping of dermatologist.
  • Guts, entrails.

Examples

  • He managed to play ’DERM’ for a surprising five points, connecting two words.
  • I saw an accident and a girl was lying on the pavement and her derms were all hanging out.
  • What are you going to do with the fish derms?

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δέρμα (dérma, “skin”). Doublet of derma.

Synonyms

dermis

Scrabble Score: 7

derm: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
derm: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
derm: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

derm: valid Words With Friends Word