Black Eye Definition
noun
An eye with a very dark iris.
Webster's New World
A blow to one's reputation; a source of dishonor.
American Heritage
A discoloration of the skin or flesh surrounding an eye, resulting from a sharp blow or contusion.
Webster's New World
Shame or dishonor, or a cause or source of this.
Webster's New World
A bruised discoloration of the flesh surrounding the eye, often resulting from a blow.
American Heritage Medicine
Other Word Forms of Black Eye
Noun
Singular:
black eye
Plural:
black-eyes
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