palpebra Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
    lid; eyelid.
    • his lids would stay open no longer

WordNet


Pal"pe*bra noun
Etymology
L.
Wordforms
plural Palpebræ
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) The eyelid.

Webster 1913