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n. Either of two folds of skin and muscle that can be closed over the exposed portion of the eyeball.

n. A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

n. The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers or uncovers the eyeball at pleasure.

n. The cover of the eye; that portion of movable skin with which an animal covers the eyeball or uncovers it at pleasure.

n. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

"It feels as though the eyelid is scratched, but it could be a symptom of whatever ails me."

protective fold   

eversion of the eyelid    to hang by the eyelids   

eyebrow    eyelash   

lid    palpebra    haw    blepharon   

lid    eyelash    eyebrow    cheek    nostril    lip    chin    lash    jowl    cheekbone