nictation

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nictation(n = noun.act) blink, blinking, eye blink, nictitation, wink, winking - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly; Array

is a kind of inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex

has particulars: palpebration

Derived form verb nictate₁

nictation, n. [L. nictatio; cf. F. nictation.].

The act of winking; nictitation. [1913 Webster]

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