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Definition of Deep-eyed
1. Adjective. Characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deep-eyed
Literary usage of Deep-eyed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Journal of Horticulture and Florist's Companion (1868)
"Avoid a deep-eyed potato. There is great waste in buying them, ... Still some of
the deep-eyed potatoes are so good, that we can afford to pocket these ..."
2. The Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Home Farmer (1881)
"I will not say more on this point than that time will prove whether it is "rather
deep-eyed" or not. I did not question its cropping character nor its ..."
3. Verses by Two Undergraduatesby Van Wyck Brooks, John Hall Wheelock, Bacon Collamore by Van Wyck Brooks, John Hall Wheelock, Bacon Collamore (1905)
"And ever half-aloud, Faint musings from his depthless rapture flew, Quivering
the air. And Orpheus who grew From childhood up with deep-eyed reverie, ..."
4. Scientific Potato Culture: A Book Concise in Its Form, and Containing a Mint by Andrew J. Young (1918)
"When seed quality and vitality are considered, the tubers that are grown on the
rich soils are far superior, though they be rough, deep-eyed, ..."
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