Associations to the word «Nictate»

Wiktionary

NICTATE, verb. To wink or blink; (of certain animals) to close the nictating membrane. [from 18th c.]

Dictionary definition

NICTATE, verb. Briefly shut the eyes; "The TV announcer never seems to blink".

Wise words

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