third eyelid

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun third eyelid has 1 sense

nictitating membrane, third eyelid - a protective fold of skin in the eyes of reptiles and birds and some mammals
--₁ is a kind of protective fold
--₁ is a part of eye, oculus, optic
--₁ has particulars: haw

Definitions from the Web

Third Eyelid

Description:

The third eyelid, also known as the nictitating membrane, is a translucent or semi-transparent membrane located in the inner corner of the eye near the nose in many animals. It serves various functions such as protection, moisture distribution, and maintaining ocular health.

Sample Sentences:

When the cat was startled, its third eyelid flicked across its eye.
The bird's third eyelid closed sideways, protecting its eye while still allowing visibility.
Some dog breeds have a more prominent third eyelid than others.

Related Products:

third cranial nerve third crusade third deck third degree third dimension third epistel of john third estate third eye third eyelid third gear third house third last third last paragraph third last sentence of a letter third law of motion third law of thermodynamics third offense

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics