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Palpebra

Palpebra Meaning & Definition
Palpebra Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Palpebra?

[n] either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Palpebra: eyelid | lid

Related Terms | Find terms related to Palpebra:

See Also | cilium | conjunctiva | eye | eyelash | lash | oculus | optic | peeper | protective fold

Palpebra In Webster's Dictionary

\Pal"pe*bra\, n.; pl. {Palpebr[ae]}. [L.] (Zo["o]l.) The eyelid.

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