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eyeshade

Eyeshade (noun) means a type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.

noun
1
A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
2
A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.
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Etymology

From eye + shade.

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What is the meaning of eyeshade?

"eyeshade" (noun) means a type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.

What are the different meanings of eyeshade?

"eyeshade" has 2 main meanings: 1. A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today; 2. A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.

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