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

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

From Forbes • Jun. 7, 2013

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

From Forbes • Jun. 7, 2013

A cicatrix covering a slight depression was easily found, above the left superciliary ridge of the frontal bone, and over the superior orbitar foramen.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

This species is, without exception, the most exquisite of the family; the male can always be known by the bright orange throat, breast and superciliary stripe, the upper parts being largely black.

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 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)