Greek Meaning of eyestone

οφθαλμόλιθος

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Definitions and Meaning of eyestone in English

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eyestone (n.)

A small, lenticular, calcareous body, esp. an operculum of a small marine shell of the family Turbinidae, used to remove a foreign substance from the eye. It is put into the inner corner of the eye under the lid, and allowed to work its way out at the outer corner, bringing with it the substance.

Eye agate. See under Eye.

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οφθαλμόλιθος

A small, lenticular, calcareous body, esp. an operculum of a small marine shell of the family Turbinidae, used to remove a foreign substance from the eye. It is

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eyestalk => οφθαλµοφόρο, eye-spotted => Νυμφαλίδα, eye-spot => οφθαλμικός στίγματος, eyespot => Οφθαλμή, eye-splice => Ματόδεσμα,