EPICANTHIC

epicanthic

(adjective) relating to the epicanthus; “epicanthic folds”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

epicanthic (not comparable)

(anatomy, of a fold of skin) That partially covers the inner angle of the eye.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 September 2024

ACETAMINOPHEN

(noun) an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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