Eyelash (noun)

1. A small hair growing at the edge of the eyelid, which serves to protect the eye from dust and other foreign matter.
2. A single strand of hair that grows from the eyelid.

Origin:

From the old english ēaglas, meaning "eyelash".

Examples:

1. She carefully applied mascara to her eyelashes.
2. He had a long eyelash that was hanging on his cheek.
3. The eyelashes of a horse are called whiskers.
4. She was so tired that her eyelashes were drooping.
5. She was so excited that her eyelashes were fluttering.