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third eye

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third eye British  

noun

  1. the pineal gland, believed by some people to be the source of spiritual insight

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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"They looked at me like I had a third eye," Contreras told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

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

The third eye, feels it out, and then you're able to find these situations.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2023

Nevertheless, the incident caused his third eye to close, depleting his powers.

From New York Times Jan. 19, 2023

Ms. Brenda looked at him like he had a third eye and a third lip.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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