# vernix

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɜːnɪks/

## Definitions
1. Vernix caseosa; a fatty deposit covering the skin of newborn babies.

## Etymology
Derived from Medieval Latin vernix (“varnish”).

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