Meaning | Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open / open the eye. |
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Synonyms | eyelid, lid |
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Part of | eye, oculus, optic | The organ of sight |
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Parts | conjunctiva | A transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid |
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eyelash, lash, cilium | Any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids |
Broader | protective fold | A flap of tissue that protects what it covers |
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Spanish | palpebra, párpado |
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Catalan | palpebra, parpella |
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Adjectives | palpebrate | having eyelids |
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Verbs | palpebrate | wink or blink, especially repeatedly |
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