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Word: Vernix
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from medieval Latin, variant of veronix ‘fragrant resin’ (see varnish)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvəːnɪks
Definition:
a greasy deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth.
Short Definition:greasy deposit covering skin of baby at birth
Variant Forms:
- vernix caseosa
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