Definition of DERMA

derma

Plural: dermas, dermata

Noun

  • The sensitive layer of skin under the epidermis.
  • the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
  • The inner layer of the skin.
  • Clipping of dermatologist.
  • A Jewish dish of roast or boiled seasoned meat and flour etc. in a casing, especially kishke.

Examples

  • She hoped to find a high-scoring word that was more substantial than ’DERMA’.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

corium, dermis

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 9

derma: valid Words With Friends Word