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词汇 nictitant
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Definition of nictitant in English:

nictitant

adjective ˈnɪktɪt(ə)nt
rare
  • Adapted for winking or blinking; nictitating. Also (occasionally): giving the appearance of winking or blinking.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From post-classical Latin nictitant-, nictitans, present participle of nictitare. With nictitant membrane compare post-classical Latin nictitans membrana.

Definition of nictitant in US English:

nictitant

adjectiveˈnɪktɪt(ə)nt
rare
  • Adapted for winking or blinking; nictitating. Also (occasionally): giving the appearance of winking or blinking.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From post-classical Latin nictitant-, nictitans, present participle of nictitare. With nictitant membrane compare post-classical Latin nictitans membrana.

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