: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
an almond-eyed girl

Examples of eyed in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyed was in the 14th century

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“Eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

eyed

adjective
: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
a blue-eyed patient

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