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Definitions from WordNet

Noun eyelid has 1 sense
  1. eyelid, lid, palpebra - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"
    --1 is a kind of protective fold
    --1 is a part of eye, oculus, optic
    --1 has parts: eyelash, lash, cilium; conjunctiva

Definitions from the Web

Eyelids

Description:

Eyelids are the thin folds of skin that cover and protect the eyes.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. The upper and lower folds of skin that can be opened and closed to protect the eyes.
  2. The anatomical structures responsible for blinking and keeping the eyes moist.

Usages:

Popular:

  1. She fluttered her eyelids, trying to hide her excitement.
  2. The eye cream helps reduce puffiness under the eyelids.
  3. You should always remove your contact lenses before rubbing your eyelids.

Local:

  1. In the local folklore, it is believed that rubbing the eyelids with rosemary oil brings good luck.
  2. During the traditional dance performance, the dancers paint vibrant patterns on their eyelids.
  3. Local herbal remedies are often used to treat common eyelid infections.

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