third eye
Americannoun
Usage
What else does third eye mean? The third eye is a representation of mystical intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eyes can see. It is traditionally depicted as being located in the middle of the forehead. How is third eye pronounced?[ thurd ahy ]What are some other words related to third eye?nirvananamastechakrapineal gland
Etymology
Origin of third eye
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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This third eye is always watching them, and that is, essentially, what kind of does happen.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2024
She says she once confronted a white girl wearing a bindi, who did not know its significance to Hindus as a third eye and thought it was just a "pretty" decoration.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023
According to recent bacterial counts, Lorde will not grow a third eye and glow at her next show.
From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022
In Marvel Comics, Strange’s third eye is a manifestation of the Eye of Agamotto, which was introduced in the MCU as a containment vessel for the Time Stone.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2022
It had three eyes, and the third eye was full of a terrible knowledge.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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