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Meaning of EYELID

Pronunciation:  'I`lid

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"
 
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 Synonyms: lid, palpebra
 
 See Also: cilium, conjunctiva, eye, eyelash, lash, oculus, optic, peeper, protective fold

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Eye`lid"\, n. (Anat.)
The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which
an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.
 
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