Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Read (1586?–1641). From classical Latin palpebra eyelid from palpāre + -bra, feminine form corresponding to -brum, suffix forming instrumental nouns.
Definition of palpebra in US English:
palpebra
nounˈpalpɪbrə
Anatomy
An eyelid.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Read (1586?–1641). From classical Latin palpebra eyelid from palpāre + -bra, feminine form corresponding to -brum, suffix forming instrumental nouns.