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

  • She raised her hand to brush away an errant strand of hair that fell over her supercilium
  • The actress arched her supercilium in a look of disdain, perfectly portraying the character's haughty demeanor
  • His supercilium twitched in irritation as he listened to the annoying chatter of his coworkers
  • With a flick of her supercilium, she silenced the room and commanded everyone's attention
  • The makeup artist carefully filled in her supercilium with a dark pencil, creating a bold and dramatic look

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