Supercilium
/ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəm/noun
The eyebrow or brow ridge; in anatomy, the area above the eye.
Did you know?In Latin, supercilium could also mean a proud or haughty expression, which is why English still has supercilious for someone who looks down on others.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kel-
“to project, stick out; to cover or hide”
Latin
Latin
supercilium
“eyebrow; the ridge above the eye; also a haughty look or expression”
Late Latin
Latin
supercilium
“eyebrow; pride, loftiness of manner”
Old French
Old French
supercilieus
“haughty, disdainful”
Middle English
English
supercilious
“haughty, disdainful; showing arrogant superiority”
Modern English
English
superciliary
“relating to the eyebrow or brow ridge”