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palpebra

noun

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
A
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈpal.pɪb.ɹə

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noun

  1. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

    “his lids would stay open no longer”

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his lids would stay open no longer

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