Nictitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɪktɪˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nictitation is a noun meaning Winking, blinking.
Meaning
Winking, blinking.
Example Sentences
I saw a couple, later identified for me as Mr Colt, a local lawyer, and his wife, whose blundering Cadillac half entered my driveway before retreating in a flurry of luminous nictitation.
Word Forms
- nictitations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nictation, winking, connictation, wink, eyewink, palpebration.
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