supercilium
IPA: supɝsˈɪɫiʌm
noun
- (anatomy, rare) The eyebrow (arch of hair above each eye).
- The region of the eyebrows.
- (anatomy) The overhanging margin of a bony cavity (as of the acetabulum).
- (zoology) A superciliary marking or structure, especially in a bird.
- (architecture, classical) The narrow fillet above the cymatium of a cornice.
- A fillet above and below the scotia of an Attic base.
- The lintel or transverse part of a door frame.
- (rare, humorous) Superciliousness, haughtiness; an instance of this, a supercilious demeanor.
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Examples of "supercilium" in Sentences
- The supercilium is white as well.
- There is a long grey supercilium.
- It has a strong white supercilium.
- There is a white neckband and supercilium.
- There is a pale supercilium beyond the eye.
- It has a bold white supercilium and throat.
- It has a blackish cap and a buffy supercilium.
- There is a dark eyestripe and a buff supercilium.
- The bold supercilium and the chin are also white.
- The species has a yellowish underside and supercilium.