1. (Anat.)
Defn: The eyelashes.
2. (Biol.)
Defn: Small, generally microscopic, vibrating appendages lining certain organs, as the air passages of the higher animals, and in the lower animals often covering also the whole or a part of the exterior. They are also found on some vegetable organisms. In the Infusoria, and many larval forms, they are locomotive organs.
3. (Bot.)
Defn: Hairlike processes, commonly marginal and forming a fringe like the eyelash.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Small, vibratory, swimming organs, somewhat resembling true cilia, as those of Ctenophora.
CILIARY
Cil"ia*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. ciliaire.]
1. (Anat.)