eyeglass

English

/ˈaɪˌɡlæs/

noun
Definitions
  • An artificial lens, especially one of a pair.
  • A monocle.
  • An eyepiece.
  • (obsolete) The lens of the eye.

Etymology

Compound from English eye + English glass.

Origin

English

glass

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