Harry Potter glasses

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Etymology edit

From the style of glasses worn by the character Harry Potter in the eponymous novel series and films.

Noun edit

Harry Potter glasses pl (plural only)

  1. (plural only) A pair of spectacles (glasses) with round lenses.
    • 2002, Tami Hoag, Dark Horse[1], page 193:
      Tears trapped behind the lenses of her Harry Potter glasses magnified the fear in her eyes.
    • 2007, Maddy Hunter, Norway to Hide[2], page 7:
      "When are you handing out your books?" asked the man with the Harry Potter glasses.
    • 2014, Julie Garwood, Fast Track[3], page 290:
      Sweat trickled down his forehead, steaming up his round Harry Potter glasses.

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