superciliary
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pərˈsɪl adjective Anatomy, Zoology.
1.
of or pertaining 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 (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪərɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| relating to or situated over the eyebrow or a corresponding region in lower animals | |
| [C18: from New Latin superciliaris, from Latin supercilium, from | |
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Medical Dictionary
superciliary su·per·cil·i·ar·y (s&oomacr;'pər-sĭl'ē-ěr'ē)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being in the area of the eyebrow.
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Also called the superciliary ridge and supraorbital ridge scoria: noun: type of rough, crusty volcanic rock.
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