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English 1 sense of the expression nictitating membrane:
NOUNbodynictitating membrane, third eyelida protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals
Englishnictitating membrane: 1 sense noun 1, body
MeaningA protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals.
Synonymthird eyelid
Part ofeye, oculus, opticThe organ of sight
NarrowerhawThe nictitating membrane of a horse
Broaderprotective foldA flap of tissue that protects what it covers
Spanishmembrana nictitante
Catalanmembrana nictitant

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