What does nictitate mean?
Definitions for nictitate
ˈnɪk tɪˌteɪtnic·ti·tate
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Princeton's WordNet
blink, wink, nictitate, nictateverb
briefly shut the eyes
"The TV announcer never seems to blink"
Wiktionary
nictitateverb
to wink or blink
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nictitate
Nictitate means to wink or blink, often referring to the rapid closing and opening of the eyelid. It can also refer to the action of a nictitating membrane, a translucent third eyelid present in some animals, which can be drawn across the eye for protection or moisture.
Webster Dictionary
Nictitateverb
to wink; to nictate
Etymology: [See Nictate.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nictitate in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nictitate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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