"laughter lines" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Especially visible when smiling or laughing. Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=laughter lines}} laughter lines pl (plural only)
  1. Wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Eye Synonyms: crow's feet
    Sense id: en-laughter_lines-en-noun-QcK~FM8c Disambiguation of Eye: 70 30 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 51 49
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see laughter, lines. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Appearance Synonyms: laughter-lines
    Sense id: en-laughter_lines-en-noun-TmSxHrVK Disambiguation of Appearance: 28 72 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 51 49

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