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clear-eye

[ kleer-ahy ]

noun

, plural clear-eyes.
  1. the clary, Salvia sclarea.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of clear-eye1

First recorded in 1575–85; alteration by folk etymology of clary

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Example Sentences

See whether he can stand up under adversitywhether he can face the inevitable with clear eye and set chin.

Mr. Catlin enjoyed painting the fine head, with its high forehead and clear eye.

With clear eye, undulled brain, willing hand I made it—because he willed it.

For all aspects of the natural world he has the same (p. 200) clear eye, the same open heart that he has for man.

The times were full of change and difficulty, and it required a clear eye to see the indications of Providence.

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