nictating membrane

A form of nictitating membrane — A transparent protective fold of skin acting as an inner eyelid in birds, reptiles and some mammals.

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Meanings

nounnictating membrane (plural nictating membranes)

plural nictating membranes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of nictitating membrane.
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