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eye +‎ shade

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eyeshade (plural eyeshades)

  1. (countable) A type of headgear for shielding the eyes from glaring light, usually consisting of a visor and a headband, more popular among indoor workers in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries than today.
    Synonym: sleep mask
    Hypernym: blindfold
  2. (not countable) A cosmetic product which may be applied to the upper eyelid and to the area near the eye to change skin coloration.
    • 2007, "Makeup Techniques", www.cosmeticsskincare.org, retrieved 15 Oct 2007,
      There are many colors of eyeshade to choose from and many different brands that will help your eyes look brilliant.

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