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Definition of cornea

cornea

/ˈkɔːr.ni.ə/
cor · ne · a
Plural:corneas
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Adjective:corneal
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cornea Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The transparent outer layer at the front of the eyeball that covers the iris and pupil and helps focus incoming light.

Example

"The ophthalmologist examined the patient's eye carefully to make sure the contact lens had not scratched the cornea."

• Rhymes for cornea

• Nearby Words

corncob
corncrake
corndog
cornea
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corned beef
corner

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Medieval Latin cornea tela ('horny tissue'), from the feminine of Latin corneus ('made of horn'), derived from cornu ('horn'), in reference to the tough, translucent texture of the membrane.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornea
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