Definition of TUNICLE

tunicle

Plural: tunicles

Noun

  • A small, tunic-like vestment worn by clergy or an enveloping membrane.
  • A small tunic.
  • A vestment worn by an archdeacon.
  • A tunica; a membrane or membranous sheath of skin.

Examples

  • Placing TUNICLE on the board was a subtle, almost sacred, strategic move.

Origin / Etymology

Latin tunicula, diminutive of tunica (“tunic”).

Scrabble Score: 9

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

tunicle: valid Words With Friends Word