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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ciliary

/ˈsɪlɪəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does ciliary mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling eyelashes; also, relating to or resembling cilia, especially in the context of the eye or other parts of the body.

Example

"The ciliary muscles in the eye contract and relax to change the shape of the lens."

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