evil eye

Meanings

• noun

  A superstition or belief that certain evil glances are capable of causing misfortune or harm.

  - "She believed that the evil eye was the cause of her misfortune."
  - "The traveler was warned about the evil eye of the local villagers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with evil eye
eye , lie , spry , tie , sky , guy , buy , why

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Variants

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evil eye , evil eyes , the evil eye

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Etymology

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The belief in the evil eye is found in many cultures and religions, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Trivia

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1. The evil eye is not limited to human beings; animals and inanimate objects can also be the focus of the evil eye.

2. In some cultures, wearing an amulet or talisman is believed to protect against the evil eye.

3. The evil eye is a common theme in literature, art, and film, and has been depicted in various ways throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. curse: The evil eye is often considered a form of curse, and is believed to bring misfortune or harm to the person or object that is the focus of the evil gaze.

2. hex: The evil eye is also sometimes referred to as a 'hex', a term that comes from the Old English word 'hæxen', meaning 'witch'.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the evil eye is believed to be caused by envy or jealousy, and is often associated with the 'evil eye' gesture, where the hand is shaped into a 'V' with the index and pinky fingers.

How to Memorize "evil eye"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the evil eye, visualize a green or blue eye with a malevolent expression.
   - Imagine the evil eye glaring at you with a fierce and intense gaze.
   - Visualize the hand gesture used to ward off the evil eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the evil eye with envy or jealousy.
   - Remember that the evil eye is a superstition and has no real power.
   - Associate the evil eye with protection and warding off harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E.V.I.L.' to remember the definition of the evil eye: Envy, Visual gaze, Ill fortune.
   - Create a mental image of a person giving you the evil eye and remember the associated feeling of unease or discomfort.
   - Use the phrase 'the evil eye is in the beholder' to remind yourself that the belief is in the mind of the person believing it.

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