noun
cornea
KAW-nee-uh
noun
1
The clear, curved outer layer covering the front of the eye, over the iris and pupil.
"A scratched cornea can be extremely painful."
How to Use Cornea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe clear dome at the front of the eye that light passes through first.
Common pairings
corneal transplant
scratched cornea
Word Forms
corneas plural, corneae plural, corneæ plural
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Etymology
From Latin "cornea tela" ("horny tissue"), from "cornu" ("horn"), describing its tough, translucent texture.