Epidermis

ep-Y-dgr'mis, n. (Anat.) The cuticle or scarf-skin of the body outer layer of the skin of animals. (Bot.) External layer of the bark of a plant. [L. and Gr., Gr. epi and derma, skin.] Epidote, ep'T-dot/w. (Min.) A vitreous mineral, consisting of silica, alumina, lime, and oxide of iron, or manganese. [Gr. epi and uidonai, to give.]