glass eye
Americannoun
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any of various fish, birds, etc., having eyes with a glassy or milky appearance.
noun
Etymology
Origin of glass eye
First recorded in 1595–1605
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In the worst cases, trading standards investigators said one driver was given a "full pass" despite being "profoundly deaf" while another was "recorded as having perfect vision" despite having a glass eye.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
A scene in which Bill taps his glass eye with a knife was not some special effect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
By then, Yukov had a new glass eye, which looks incredibly real until he raps on it with his knuckles.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
She was legally blind and had a glass eye.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 13, 2021
Malfoy, who had reached for the glass eye, said, “I thought you were going to buy me a present.”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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