Nictitant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nictitant is an adjective meaning (zoology) Synonym of nictitating.
Meaning
(zoology) Synonym of nictitating.
Example Sentences
This position of the pyramidalis is perhaps rendered necessary by the great extent of the movement of the nictitant membrane, the tendon of which, unless curved, would be too long to be conveniently disposed of.
Synonyms for nictitant
Depending on context, synonyms include nictitating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include naticoid, natatorious, nominate, cnephasiine, whitenose, monaxonid.
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