Palpebra (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The delicate palpebra protected her eyes from the dust storm outside.
- He gently lifted the palpebra to apply the eye drops as instructed by the doctor.
- After the accident, the surgeon had to repair the damaged palpebra to restore the patient's vision.
- As she woke up, she felt a strange sensation in her left palpebra, which was slightly swollen.
- The butterfly's compound eyes were shielded by a thin, almost translucent palpebra that opened and closed rapidly.