Pellicle and Shell

Pellicle

Pellicle noun - Thin protective membrane in some protozoa.
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Synonyms for Pellicle

Shell and pellicle are semantically related. in skin topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Pellicle", when it comes to topics like animal hair.

Shell

Shell noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.
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Pellicle and shell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pellicle" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled
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