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noun
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly.
synonyms: blink, blinking, eye blink, nictitation, wink, winking.
is a specific kind of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex.
is a broader term that covers: palpebration.
derivation: blink, nictate, nictitate, wink | blink, blink away, wink.
Dutch: knipogen, knipperenPolish: mrugnięcie
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