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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDouble Eyelid
/ˈdʌb.əl ˈaɪ.lɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of eyelid characterized by a visible crease, which is often associated with certain beauty standards.
"Many people seek cosmetic surgery to create a double-eyelid appearance." - 2
The condition of having a crease in the eyelid that can enhance the appearance of the eyes.
"In some cultures, a double-eyelid is considered more attractive than a single eyelid."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a direct descriptive compound in English translating the East Asian concept of an eyelid featuring a crease above the eyelash margin. Historically rooted in anatomical descriptions, it gained significant cultural and lexical prominence in modern dermatological and cosmetic discourse, particularly in East Asia where aesthetic standards often emphasize the feature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Double Eyelid" is said worldwide
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paupière double
Transliteration: poh-pyehr doob-luh
"Elle a une belle paupière double."
doppelte Augenlid
Transliteration: dop-pel-te ow-gen-lid
"Sie hat ein schönes doppeltes Augenlid."
palpebra doppia
Transliteration: pal-peh-bra dop-pia
"Ha una bella palpebra doppia."
párpado doble
Transliteration: par-pa-do do-ble
"Ella tiene un hermoso párpado doble."
pálpebra dupla
Transliteration: pal-peh-bra doo-pla
"Ela tem uma linda pálpebra dupla."
डबल आईलिड
Transliteration: dab-l ai-lid
"उसकी डबल आईलिड बहुत सुंदर है।"
双眼皮
Transliteration: shuāng yǎn pí
"她有美丽的双眼皮。"
쌍꺼풀
Transliteration: ssang-kkeo-pul
"그녀는 아름다운 쌍꺼풀이 있다."
二重まぶた
Transliteration: futaba mabuta
"彼女は美しい二重まぶたを持っています。"
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