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Definitions of nictitating membrane words
- noun nictitating membrane a thin membrane, or inner or third eyelid, present in many animals, capable of being drawn across the eyeball, as for protection. 1
- noun nictitating membrane (in reptiles, birds, and some mammals) a thin fold of skin beneath the eyelid that can be drawn across the eye 0
- noun nictitating membrane a transparent third eyelid hinged at the inner side or lower lid of the eye of various animals, serving to keep the eye clean and moist: it is vestigial in humans 0
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Origin of nictitating membrane
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; nictate + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Nictitating membrane
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nictitating membrane popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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