nictation

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

nictation
    n 1: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly [syn:
         {blink}, {eye blink}, {blinking}, {wink}, {winking},
         {nictitation}, {nictation}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Nictation \Nic*ta"tion\, n. [L. nictatio; cf. F. nictation.]
   The act of winking; nictitation.
   [1913 Webster]

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