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periostracum - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'periostracum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Periostracum [ n.]
- A chitinous membrane covering the exterior of many shells; -- called also epidermis.

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per per- peract peracute peradventure peraeopod peragrate peragration perambulate perambulated

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