outerlayers
nounUK /ˈaʊtəˌleɪəz/
US /ˈaʊtərˌleɪərz/
The outside parts that cover something.
The outerlayers of the onion are dry and papery.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The top or outermost levels of a system or organization.
The outerlayers of the company handle customer service.
3. The visible or superficial aspects of something.
We only saw the outerlayers of the problem.
4. The outer garments worn over other clothes.
She packed warm outerlayers for the trip.