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eyelid
noun eye·lid \ˈī-ˌlid\
: either one of the two movable pieces of skin that cover your eye when it is closed
Full Definition of EYELID
: either of the movable folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball
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First Known Use of EYELID
13th century
EYELID Defined for Kids
eyelid
noun eye·lid \ˈī-ˌlid\
Definition of EYELID for Kids
: the thin movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball
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eyelid
noun eye·lid \ˈī-ˌlid\
Medical Definition of EYELID
: either of the movable lids of skin and muscle that can be closed over the eyeball—called also palpebra
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