Definitions for supercilium
su·per·cil·i·um

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eyebrow, brow, superciliumnoun

   the arch of hair above each eye

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superciliumnoun

   The eyebrow, or the region of the eyebrows

2. superciliumnoun

   The arch of hair above each eye

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Supercilium

   The supercilium is a plumage feature found on the heads of some bird species. It is a stripe which runs from the base of the bird's beak above its eye, finishing somewhere towards the rear of the bird's head. Also known as an "eyebrow", it is distinct from the eyestripe, which is a line that runs across the lores, and continues behind the eye. Where a stripe is present only above the lores, and does not continue behind the eye, it is called a supraloral stripe or simply supraloral. On most species which display a supercilium, it is paler than the adjacent feather tracts.The colour, shape or other features of the supercilium can be useful in bird identification. For example, the supercilium of the dusky warbler, an Old World warbler species, can be used to distinguish it from the very similar Radde's warbler. The dusky warbler's supercilium is sharply demarcated, whitish and narrow in front of the eye, becoming broader and more buffy towards the rear, whereas that of the Radde's warbler is diffusely defined, yellowish and broadest in front of the eye, becoming narrower and more whitish toward the rear. The supercilium of the northern waterthrush, a New World warbler, differs subtly from that of the closely related (and similarly plumaged) Louisiana waterthrush. The Louisiana has a bicoloured supercilium which widens significantly behind the eye, while the northern has an evenly buffy eyebrow which is either the same width throughout or slightly narrower behind the eye.A split supercilium divides above the lores. In some species, such as the jack snipe, the divided stripes reconnect again behind the eye. In others, such as the broad-billed sandpiper, the divided stripes remain separate.A supercilium drop is a feature found on some pipits; it is a pale spot on the rear of the ear-coverts which, although separated from the supercilium by an eyestripe, can appear at some angles to be a downward continuation of the supercilium.

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1. supercilium

   Supercilium, in its literal sense, refers to the eyebrow. However, it is often used metaphorically to refer to the manner or expression of the eyebrows that indicates an attitude or emotion such as arrogance, disdain, or disapproval. In the zoological context, it can also refer to a stripe over the eye in birds or a similar marking in certain animals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superciliumnoun

   the eyebrow, or the region of the eyebrows

2. Etymology: [L.]

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1. Supercilium

   The supercilium is a plumage feature found on the heads of some bird species. It is a stripe which runs from the base of the bird's beak above its eye, finishing somewhere towards the rear of the bird's head. Also known as an "eyebrow", it is distinct from the eyestripe, which is a line which runs across the lores, and continues behind the eye. Where a stripe is present only above the lores, and does not continue behind the eye, it is called a supraloral stripe or simply supraloral. On most species which display a supercilium, it is paler than the adjacent feather tracts. The colour, shape or other features of the supercilium can be useful in bird identification. For example, the supercilium of the Dusky Warbler, an Old World warbler species, can be used to distinguish it from the very similar Radde's Warbler. The Dusky Warbler's supercilium is sharply demarcated, whitish and narrow in front of the eye, becoming broader and more buffy towards the rear, whereas that of the Radde's Warbler is diffusely defined, yellowish and broadest in front of the eye, becoming narrower and more whitish toward the rear. The supercilium of the Northern Waterthrush, a New World warbler, differs subtly from that of the closely related Louisiana Waterthrush. The former has a bicoloured supercilium which widens significantly behind the eye, while the latter has an evenly buffy eyebrow which is either the same width throughout or slightly narrower behind the eye.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Supercilium

   an arched line over an ocellate spot.

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1. • Hair

How to pronounce supercilium?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of supercilium in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of supercilium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=supercilium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Supercilium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercilium
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercilium
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=supercilium
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=supercilium