palpebra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An eyelid.

Pronunciation

/ˈpal.pɪb.ɹə/ /ˈpæl.pəb.ɹə/ /pælˈpi.bɹə/

Word forms

palpebra palpebrae palpebræ

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin palpebra (“an eyelid”). Compare Middle English palpebre.

Related words

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