Meaning
bark, cortex
- The protective outer layer of a tree trunk or branch.
- The outer layer of an organ, especially the cerebral cortex.
In a sentence
La corteccia di questa quercia è molto ruvida al tatto.
The bark of this oak tree is very rough to the touch.
Gli scienziati studiano le funzioni della corteccia cerebrale.
Scientists are studying the functions of the cerebral cortex.
Alcuni insetti vivono scavando piccole gallerie sotto la corteccia.
Some insects live by digging small tunnels under the bark.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corteccia | feminine · singular |
| cortecce | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'cortecce' (without 'i'), following the rule for '-ccia' preceded by a consonant.