eyelash

American  

[ahy-lash] / ˈaɪˌlæʃ /

noun

1. one of the short, thick, curved hairs growing as a fringe on the edge of an eyelid.

2. the fringe of hairs itself.

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eyelash British  

/ ˈaɪˌlæʃ /

noun

1. any one of the short curved hairs that grow from the edge of the eyelids

2. a row or fringe of these hairs

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Etymology

Origin of eyelash

First recorded in 1745–55; eye + lash ¹

Example Sentences

Then I batted my long eyelashes at her like a graceful doe.

From Literature

Many species are no wider than an eyelash and typically grow close to the ground in damp, shaded environments.

From Science Daily

In another, her eyelashes evoked those of a llama.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had painted it to give the impression of a gleaming metal blade, sharp enough to split an eyelash, but it was actually smooth-sanded wood and quite safe to play with.

From Literature

Years later, when my salary broke six figures, I found myself dropping $20 on a fancy cocktail without batting a designer-mascaraed eyelash.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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