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periorbit

periorbit is the alternative form of periorbital.

Meaning of periorbital

Adjective

periorbital (not comparable)

  1. Of, pertaining to or surrounding the orbit of the eyes
    • Eyelashes are periorbital hair.

Origin of periorbit

From peri- + orbit.

Words that rhyme with periorbit

Questions about periorbit

What is periorbit the alternative form of?
Periorbit is the alternative form of periorbital.

Words near periorbit in the dictionary

  1. periopod
  2. periopods
  3. perioptic
  4. perioral
  5. periorally
  6. periorbit
  7. periorbita
  8. periorbital
  9. periorbitally
  10. periorbitopathies
  11. periorbitopathy

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