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Definition of eyelash

eyelash

/ˈaɪˌlæʃ/
eye · lash
Plural:eyelashes
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Adjective:eyelashed
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eyelash Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the short, curved hairs growing in rows along the edges of the eyelids, serving to protect the eye from dust, debris, and moisture.

Example

"She blinked several times to remove a stray eyelash that had fallen onto her cheek."

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• Nearby Words

eyeglasses
eyehole
eyehook
eyelash
eyelash viper
eyeless
eyelet

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century as a compound of "eye" and "lash," where "lash" was used figuratively to compare the quick, sweeping motion of the hairs on a blinking eyelid to the stroke of a whip.

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