superciliary

American  

[soo-per-sil-ee-er-ee] / ˌsu pərˈsɪl iˌɛr i /

adjective

Anatomy, Zoology.

1. of or relating to the eyebrow.

2. having a conspicuous line or marking over the eye, as certain birds.

3. situated on the frontal bone at the level of the eyebrow.

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superciliary British  

/ ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪərɪ /

adjective

1. relating to or situated over the eyebrow or a corresponding region in lower animals

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Etymology

Origin of superciliary

First recorded in 1725–35; supercili(um) + -ary

Example Sentences

There is green “eye shine” from the tapetum lucidum, and a more pronounced superciliary arch.

From Forbes • Jun. 7, 2013

A pronounced superciliary arch makes for a darker area below eyebrows.

From Forbes • Jun. 7, 2013

The large superciliary ridges give the forehead a far more retreating appearance than its internal contour would bear out.

From A Manual of the Antiquity of Man by MacLean, J. P. (John Patterson)

This species is grayish brown above, with black throat, white superciliary and line on side of throat.

From The Bird Book Illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs. by Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert)

This species is brownish above and white below, with a whitish superciliary stripe.

From The Bird Book Illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs. by Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert)