palpebra(n = noun.body) eyelid, lid - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; "his lids would stay open no longer"
is a kind of protective fold
is a part of eye, oculus, optic
has parts: cilium, eyelash, lash, conjunctiva
Derived form verb palpebrate1
The eyelid. [1913 Webster]