cilium — meaning in English Latin → English · translate English → Latin instead English meaning eyelash noun One of the short hairs growing along the edge of the eyelid. eyelid noun The thin fold of skin that closes over and protects the eye. Senses cilium is used for these senses in English: eyelash (anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids. eyelid A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye. Related Latin words palpebrae palpebra