Cortex

['kɔːteks] or ['kɔrtɛks]

Definition

(noun.) the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal.

Editor: Myra--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.

(n.) Bark; rind; specifically, cinchona bark.

(n.) The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.

Typist: Rebecca

Definition

n. the bark or skin of a plant: a covering.—adjs. Cor′tical pertaining to the cortex: external; Cor′ticate -d furnished with bark; Corticif′ėrous producing bark; Cortic′iform resembling bark; Cor′ticole Cortic′olous growing on bark; Cor′ticose barky.

Checker: Selma