Eyelid

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈaɪlɪd/

Origin

From Middle English eiȝelid, ehelid, equivalent to eye + lid. Cognate with Dutch ooglid ("eyelid"), German Augenlid ("eyelid").

Full definition of eyelid

Noun

1. A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

Synonyms

• blepharon

Related terms

• eyebrow
• eyelash