eyelet

eye·let

noun \ˈī-lət\

: a small hole or opening in a material (such as cloth or leather) for a string or rope to pass through; also : a metal or plastic ring that strengthens such an opening

Full Definition of EYELET

1

a :  a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)

b :  a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet :  grommet

2

:  peephole, loophole

Origin of EYELET

alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with EYELET

islet, Pilate, pilot, stylet