English Explanatory Dictionary

nictitating membrane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.

Word forms

nictitating membrane nictitating membranes nictating membrane

Synonyms

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