Definition of DIPLOE

diploe

Meanings

Plural: diploes

Noun

  • The thin layer of soft, spongy, or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek διπλόη (diplóē, “literally, a fold”), noun use of feminine of διπλόος (diplóos, “double”).

Synonyms

pith

Scrabble Score: 9

diploe is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diploe is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diploe is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

diploe is a valid Words With Friends word