Phrase guide

double eyelid

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An upper eyelid that has a noticeable fold when the eye is open; typical of Caucasian eyes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Compare Chinese 雙眼皮 /双眼皮 (shuāngyǎnpí), from 雙/双 (shuāng, “double”) + 眼皮 (yǎnpí, “eyelid”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 雙眼皮 /双眼皮 (shuāngyǎnpí) — upper eyelid with fold
  • Finnish: kaksoissilmäluomi — upper eyelid with fold
  • Japanese: 二重瞼 (futaemabuta) — upper eyelid with fold
  • Korean: 쌍꺼풀 (ssangkkeopul) — upper eyelid with fold
  • Thai: ตาสองชั้น — upper eyelid with fold
  • Vietnamese: mắt hai mí — upper eyelid with fold