Synonyms of cilia

Noun


1. cilium, organelle, cell organelle, cell organ

usage: a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms

2. eyelash, lash, cilium, hair

usage: any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

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Definition and meaning of cilia (Dictionary)