eyelid-bearing
|eye-lid-bear-ing|
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/ˈaɪˌlɪd ˈbɛrɪŋ/
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/ˈaɪˌlɪd ˈbɛərɪŋ/
having eyelids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eyelid-bearing' originates from the combination of 'eyelid' and 'bearing', where 'eyelid' refers to the fold of skin that covers the eye and 'bearing' means having or carrying.
Historical Evolution
'eyelid' comes from Old English 'ēagelid', and 'bearing' comes from Old English 'beran', meaning to carry or bring.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bearing' meant 'to carry', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'having' or 'possessing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or possessing eyelids.
The eyelid-bearing reptiles are able to blink.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 08:41