Definition of PALPEBRA

palpebra

Meanings

Plural: palpebrae, palpebræ

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

Borrowing from Latin palpebra (“an eyelid”). Compare Middle English palpebre.

Synonyms

eyelid, lid

Scrabble Score: 14

palpebra is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
palpebra is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palpebra is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

palpebra is a valid Words With Friends word