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superciliary

/soo-per-sil-ee-er-ee/US // ˌsu pərˈsɪl iˌɛr i //UK // (ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪərɪ) //

超强胆量,超强胆识,超强辅助,超强胆量的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Anatomy, Zoology.

    • : of or relating to the eyebrow.
    • : having a conspicuous line or marking over the eye, as certain birds.
    • : situated on the frontal bone at the level of the eyebrow.

Examples

  • The cranium has a low, depressed arch, with a very narrow frontal region and highly developed superciliary ridges.

  • The superciliary ridges often project and give the beetling brow that is sometimes so remarkable.

  • Upper parts brownish; underparts whitish; a white superciliary stripe and a brown stripe through the eye.

  • That is, in the monkeys the jaws and superciliary ridges become still more prominent than in man.

  • Young birds are duller as to black of head and neck, and have a less distinct superciliary.