🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

monolido

Pronunciation / Transliteration: moh-no-lee-do

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Monolid/ˈmɒn.ə.lɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Le persone con monolidi abbracciano la loro forma degli occhi."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of eyelid characterized by the absence of a visible crease.

    "Many people with monolids embrace their unique eye shape as a part of their identity."
  2. 2

    A term used in beauty and cosmetic contexts to describe eyelids without a defined fold.

    "Makeup artists often adapt their techniques for clients with monolids to enhance their natural beauty."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'monolid' is derived from the prefix 'mono-', meaning 'one' or 'single', and 'lid', referring to the eyelid. It emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in discussions of beauty standards and cosmetic practices, particularly in relation to Asian features.

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