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cat's–eye
noun \ˈkat-ˌsī\
: a jewel that has a pale stripe running down its middle which makes it look like the eye of a cat
: a marble with round circles that look like eyes
plural cat's–eyes
Full Definition of CAT'S-EYE
1
: any of various gems (as a chrysoberyl or a chalcedony) exhibiting opalescent reflections from within
2
: a marble with eyelike concentric circles
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First Known Use of CAT'S-EYE
circa 1599
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