shùn​mó

nictitating membrane

  • created sense approved 瞬膜 · shùn​mó · nictitating membrane — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    shùn​mó

    nictitating membrane

    the third eyelid found in some animals, such as birds and reptiles, used for protection and moisture; often called a haw

    瞬 (literal) → 瞬 · shùn · to blink 膜 (literal) → 膜 · mó · membrane

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