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English noun: eyelid

1. eyelid (body) either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye


SamplesHis lids would stay open no longer.


Synonymslid, palpebra


Broader (hypernym)protective fold


Part holonymcilium, conjunctiva, eyelash, lash


Part meronymeye, oculus, optic









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