Fun Fact: cilia

cilia

Anatomy def: Eyelashes or short hair-like structures of some cells.

Outlander def: Awesome eye fringes, telegraphing desire from Jamie to Claire, and she to he!

Learn about eyelashes in Anatomy Lesson #29, “The Eyes Have It!” or “The Eyes- Part One.”

Read about Jamie’s unusual eyelashes in Diana Gabaldon’s book, Dragonfly in Amber

I undressed slowly, standing by the bed, looking down at him. He had turned onto his side and curled himself up against the cold. His lashes lay long and curving against his cheek; they were a deep auburn, nearly black at the tips, but a pale blond near the roots. It gave him an oddly innocent air, despite the long, straight nose and the firm lines of mouth and chin.

Watch Claire and Jamie flutter long lush lashes in Starz episode 204, La Dame Blanche!

A deeply grateful,

Outlander Anatomist