superciliary

adjective

su·​per·​cil·​i·​ary ˌsü-pər-ˈsi-lē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce superciliary (audio)
: of, relating to, or adjoining the eyebrow : supraorbital

Word History

Etymology

New Latin superciliaris, from Latin supercilium

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superciliary was in 1704

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Cite this Entry

“Superciliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superciliary. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

superciliary

adjective
su·​per·​cil·​i·​ary ˌsü-pər-ˈsil-ē-ˌer-ē How to pronounce superciliary (audio)
: of, relating to, or adjoining the eyebrow : supraorbital
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