Main Entry: eye·let

Pronunciation: \ˈī-lət\

Function: noun

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

Date: 14th century

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