la
feminine
/ˈkexa/
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Translation
eyebrow
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 arqueó izquierda.
She frowned and arched her left eyebrow.
¿ ?
Have you cut a hair from your eyebrow?
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