aqueous humour

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noun

physiol the watery fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Words nearby aqueous humour

aqueduct of Sylvius, aqueductus, aqueous, aqueous chamber, aqueous humor, aqueous humour, aqueous phase, aqui-, quick one, a, aquiclude, aquiculture

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Example sentences from the Web for aqueous humour

Even in the painful separation of child and parent, there was humour.
The Rancid Ballad of Johnny Rotten: His Memoir Seethes With Anger—And Charm|Legs McNeil|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Take, for instance, Yiddish Mamma, a young Parisian brand that peddles its wares with love and humour.
Paris's Nouveau Yiddish Culture|Laurent David Samama|September 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I let him take it from my hand, knowing it was best to humour him.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was also a man of great humour and had a real zest for life.
Prince Charles and The Queen Pay Tribute To Mandela|Tom Sykes|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

She is spontaneous with a great sense of humour, humble yet at the same time driven by a healthy ambition.
Victoria Beckham Is Cover Star And Editor Of December French Vogue|Tom Sykes|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“We shall make Mr. Pickwick pay for peeping,” said Fogg, with considerable native humour, as he unfolded his papers.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2)|Charles Dickens
There was a deep silence throughout the whole bivouac; some were sleeping, and those who watched were in no humour for idle chat.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
Don't chaff, Shirtings; you're a very good fellow, you know, but I'm not in a laughing humour.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
At once cover the mouth of the tube with a filter-paper cap moistened with saturated aqueous solution of silver nitrate (1:1).
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
She was delighted by your brilliant talk and sense of humour, but still more delighted by your cordiality and kindness.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens

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