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Supercilium vs Superciliary - What's the difference?

supercilium | superciliary |

As nouns the difference between supercilium and superciliary

is that supercilium is the eyebrow, or the region of the eyebrows while superciliary is a distinct streak of colour above the eyes, as in some birds.

As an adjective superciliary is

of or pertaining to the supercilium or eyebrow.

supercilium

English

Noun

(supercilia)
  • The eyebrow, or the region of the eyebrows
  • The arch of hair above each eye
    • ----

    superciliary

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the supercilium or eyebrow.

    • Noun

    (superciliaries)
  • (zoology) A distinct streak of colour above the eyes, as in some birds.