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Noun: eyelid  'I,lid
  1. Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
    "his eyelids would stay open no longer";
    - lid, palpebra

Derived forms: eyelids

Type of: protective fold

Part of: eye, oculus, optic

Encyclopedia: Eyelid

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