CANTHUS

canthus

(noun) either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

canthus (plural canthi)

(anatomy) Either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet.

Anagrams

• chaunts, staunch

Source: Wiktionary


Can"thus, n.; pl. Canthi. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)

Definition: The corner where the upper and under eyelids meet on each side of the eye.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 December 2024

CHATTEL

(noun) personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)


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