apple of the eye

English

Etymology

From Middle English appel of the eyȝe, appel of þe ye, perhaps dissimilated from Middle English ij appel (literally “eye-apple”). More at eye-apple.

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæp.əl.əv.ðiˈaɪ/
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  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Noun

apple of the eye (plural apples of the eye)

  1. The eyeball or pupil; eye-apple.

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