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Added 10 October 2026

cornea

/ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ noun

In Latin: cornea Wiktionary

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The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

Origin

From Latin cornea tela (“horny tissue”), from cornu (“horn”).

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