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black eye
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
A black eye is an injury. Black eye may also refer to: Blackeye, or Black-eyed pea , a subspecies of Cowpea, a type of bean "Blackeye", a song by Toto from Tambu Black Eye (album) Black eye (drink) , a cup of coffee with two shots of espresso in it Black ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a bruise caused by a blow to the eye [syn: shiner ] a bad reputation; "his behavior gave the whole family a black eye" an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reverse , reversal , setback , blow ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"discoloration around the eye from injury" c.1600, from black (adj.) + eye (n.). Figurative sense of "injury to pride, rebuff" is by 1744; that of "bad reputation" is from 1880s. In reference to dark eyes, often as a mark of beauty, from 1660s. Black-eyed ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ How'd you get that black eye ? EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ They put my name down, gave me a black eye .
Usage examples of black eye.
Lifeless black eyes stared back at Khamisi, too wide, appearing frozen in fright.
Pontswain seemed to pale slightly as the black eyes of the Calishite bored into his own.
Two pairs of black eyes followed the movement, observing her from similar square-jawed, angular faces.
His black eyes burned in question, pinioning her with their directness.