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superciliary
CIDE DICTIONARY
superciliary, a. [L. supercilium an eyebrow. See Supercilious.].
- Of or pertaining to the eyebrows; supraorbital. [1913 Webster]
- Having a distinct streak of color above the eyes; as, the superciliary woodpecker. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
superciliary, adj. Anat. of or concerning the eyebrow; over the eye.
Etymology
L supercilium eyebrow (as SUPER-, cilium eyelid)
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