ablepharous
|a-ble-phar-ous|
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/əˈblɛfərəs/
without eyelids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablepharous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ablepharos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'blepharon' meant 'eyelid.'
Historical Evolution
'ablepharos' transformed into the English word 'ablepharous' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without eyelids,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking eyelids.
The ablepharous lizard adapted to its environment by developing other protective mechanisms.
Synonyms
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