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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An eyebath. US
2. 2
   (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina wordnet
3. 3
   Raccoon eyes.
4. 4
   a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball wordnet
5. 5
   A shield surrounding the eyepiece of a camera.

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6. 6
   Alternative form of eye-cup or kylix. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

coon eyeseye cupeyebathoptic cupoptic cupraccoon eyes

Etymology

From eye + cup.

Related phrases

coon eyes

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