Superficies
noun, plural superficies.
1.
the surface, outer face, or outside of a thing.
2.
the outward appearance, especially as distinguished from the inner nature.
noun (rare) (pl) -cies
1.
a surface or outer face
2.
the outward form of a thing
superficies su·per·fi·cies (sōō’pər-fĭsh’ēz, -fĭsh’ē-ēz’)
n. pl. superficies
The outer surface of an area or a body.
External appearance or aspect.
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