derm

noun — 3 senses

derm

noun

UK /dɜːm/ · US /dɝm/

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

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Dated Animal skin.

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Synonym of dermis.

Derived terms: dermal, dermic, exoderm, trichodermial

derm

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Afrikaans derm (“intestine”), related to Dutch darm (“intestine”). Doublet of tharm.

1

South Africa, Plural normally, Slang Guts, entrails.

What are you going to do with the fish derms?
I don't like eating the derms of any animal.

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