NICTITATE


Meaning of NICTITATE in English

v.intr. close and open the eyes; blink or wink. nictitating membrane a clear membrane forming a third eyelid in amphibians, birds, and some other animals, that can be drawn across the eye to give protection without loss of vision. nictitation n.

[ med.L nictitare frequent. of L nictare blink ]

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