Meaning of supercilium | Babel Free
/ˌs(j)uː.pəˈsɪl.i.əm/Definitions
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The eyebrow (arch of hair above each eye). rare
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The region of the eyebrows. rare
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The overhanging margin of a bony cavity (as of the acetabulum). rare
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A superciliary marking or structure, especially in a bird. rare
- The narrow fillet above the cymatium of a cornice.
- A fillet above and below the scotia of an Attic base.
- The lintel or transverse part of a door frame.
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Superciliousness, haughtiness; an instance of this, a supercilious demeanor. humorous, rare
Equivalents
Suomi
silmäkulma
Polski
łuk brwiowy
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.