Definition of PHELLEM

phellem

Plural: phellems

Noun

  • The outer protective layer of cork in a plant's bark.
  • (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells
  • cork (dead protective tissue between the bark and cambium in woody plants)

Examples

  • The PHELLEM of his strategy protected his lead from aggressive attacks.

Synonyms

cork

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

phellem: valid Words With Friends Word