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eyelashes

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaɪˌɫæʃɪz// UK //ˈaɪlæʃɪz// eye·lash·es

n. the short hairs that grow on the edges of your eyelids. They help protect your eyes from dust and dirt.

n. the short, curved hairs growing from the margins of the eyelids. They serve a protective function by preventing debris from entering the eye and triggering the blink reflex.


SIMPLE

She has long, dark eyelashes.

CONTEXTUAL

The makeup artist applied a thin layer of mascara to the model's eyelashes to make them look thicker.

COMPLEX

While primarily functional for sensory input and protection, eyelashes have long been a focal point of aesthetic enhancement across various cultures and historical periods.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form; a single hair is referred to as an eyelash.

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