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eyelid
(-lid′)
noun
either of the two movable folds of flesh that cover and uncover the front of the eyeball
Origin: ME eielid, eien lidd: see eye & lid
See eyelid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also eye-lid
noun Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball.
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