epicanthus

/ɛpɪkænˈθʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

a fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye, especially one that partially covers the superior tarsal fold in some people, typically in East Asian or Southeast Asian people.

“The epicanthus gave her a unique appearance that was instantly recognizable in her family.”

Synonyms

  • fold
  • skinfold

Antonyms

  • flatness
  • smoothness