œil — meaning in English

English meaning

• eye noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
• orb noun A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.

Senses

œil is used for these senses in English:

• eye An organ through which animals see.
• orb (poetic) The eye, seen as a luminous and spherical entity

eye — full definition

1. noun The organ of sight in humans and animals.
2. noun The ability to judge or notice something skilfully.
3. noun The calm centre of a storm, especially a hurricane.
4. verb To look at someone or something carefully, often with suspicion or interest.

orb — full definition

1. noun A sphere or spherical object, especially something described poetically — a planet, star, or globe.
2. noun A ceremonial golden sphere, topped with a cross, carried by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.

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