canthus

/ˈkænθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

Either of the corners of the eye, especially the outer corner.

“The canthus of her eye wrinkled as she smiled.”

2. noun

A fold or ridge, especially of the eyelid.

“The canthus of the lower eyelid helped to hold the eye open.”

Synonyms

  • corner
  • fold
  • ridge

Antonyms

  • cavity
  • indentation