[ ˌɛpɪ'də:mɪs ]
■ noun
1》 Zoology & Anatomy the surface epithelium of the skin of an animal, overlying the dermis.
2》 Botany the outer layer of tissue in a plant.
Derivatives
epidermal adjective
epidermic adjective
epidermoid adjective
Origin
C17: via late L. from Gk, from epi 'upon' + derma 'skin'.