palpebra

/palˈpeb.rɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Latin word for eyelid, especially in the context of anatomy.

“The ophthalmologist studied the palpebra’s movement during the experiment.”

2. noun

In a broader sense, the palpebra can refer to the eyelid or eyelids in general.

“She closed her palpebra to shield her eyes from the bright sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • eyelid
  • pupil

Antonyms

  • iris
  • retina