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keratin.

The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɛɹətɪn/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈkeɹətən/Australia, New-Zealand
  1. The protein of which hair and nails are composed.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from German Keratin, from Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -in. Doublet of carat.

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