raccoon eyes

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The eye of a person with raccoon eyes.

Etymology[edit]

From raccoon +‎ eyes, in reference to the colour surrounding the eyes of raccoons.

Noun[edit]

raccoon eyes pl (plural only)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) The state of the orbits of the eyes (especially the undereye region) having a bluish-purplish coloration.
    Synonyms: eyecup, shiner
    Alternative form: coon eyes

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