apple of the eye
/ˈæp.əl.əv.ðiˈaɪ/
apple of the eye noun: the pupil, or pupil and iris, of the eye, originally believed to be spherical; also, the eyeball.
Noun
apple of the eye (plural apples of the eye)
apple of the eye meaning in Tamil and Urdu
apple of the eye in Tamil
- ஒளி, கருவிழி, தாரை, கண்மணி
apple of the eye in Urdu
- لاڈلا, راج دلارا
Synonyms of apple of the eye
Forms of apple of the eye
| plural | apples of the eye |
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Origin of apple of the eye
From Middle English appel of the eyȝe, appel of þe ye, perhaps dissimilated from Middle English ij appel (literally “eye-apple”). More at eye-apple.
Words that rhyme with apple of the eye
Questions about apple of the eye
- What does apple of the eye mean?
- Apple of the eye means the pupil, or pupil and iris, of the eye, originally believed to be spherical; also, the eyeball.
- What is apple of the eye in Tamil?
- Apple of the eye in Tamil is ஒளி, கருவிழி, தாரை. See Apple of the eye meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is apple of the eye?
- Apple of the eye is a noun.
- How do you pronounce apple of the eye?
- Apple of the eye is pronounced /ˈæp.əl.əv.ðiˈaɪ/ (US).
- What is the plural of apple of the eye?
- The plural of apple of the eye is apples of the eye.
Words near apple of the eye in the dictionary
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