almond-eyed

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almond-eyed

adj

having narrow oval eyes

al′mond-eyed`

adj.

having narrow, oval-shaped eyes.

[1865–70]

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Adj.

almond-eyed - having almond-shaped eyes

eyed - having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination; "a peacock's eyed feathers"; "red-eyed"

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almond-eyed

[ˈɑːməndˈaɪd] ADJ → de ojos almendrados

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