Nictate

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Nictate

Postby Grogie » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:49 pm

To briefly close the eyes. Wink or blink.

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Postby Perry » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:51 pm

Are you batting your eyes at me?
No. I'm having a nictating fit.
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Postby Stargzer » Fri Sep 08, 2006 1:55 am

Regards//Larry

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Postby gailr » Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:59 am

Biology taught us about nictitating membranes.

They would come in mighty handy around folks who insist on nicotating.

-gailr :roll:
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