# corium

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues; the dermis.
2. The deep layer of mucous membranes beneath the epithelium.
3. Armour made of leather, particularly that used by the Romans.

## Etymology
From Latin corium (“leather”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/corium