noun
Meaning 1
An eyebath.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
eyecup
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noun
Meaning 2
Raccoon eyes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A shield surrounding the eyepiece of a camera.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of eye-cup or kylix.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Meaning 5
(embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: optic cup
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: calyculus, caliculus, calycle
noun
Meaning 6
a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: eyebath, eye cup
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vessel
History
Etymology
From eye + cup.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- German: Okularmuschel — camera part
- Polish: muszla oczna — camera part