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/ˈkexa/

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Translation

eyebrow

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Word origin

From Latin cilia, the plural of cilium ('eyelid, eyelash'). The same root gives English 'cilium' and 'supercilious'.

Origin
Latin
Root
cilia
English cognates
cilium, supercilious

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcejas

Examples

.

She raised an eyebrow when she heard the news.

espesas.

He has very dark, thick eyebrows.

depilo .

I pluck my eyebrows once a month.

Frunció ceño arqueó .

She frowned and arched her left eyebrow.

¿ ?

Have you cut a hair from your eyebrow?

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This word is taught in chapter 48, lesson 3: ceja, crudo, alambre and 7 more words.