horn-rimmed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of eyeglasses, having the frames made from horn or tortoiseshell or a material that resembles it, and characterized by their bold appearance on the wearer's face, in contrast to metal frames, which appear less pronounced.

Word forms

horn-rimmed hornrimmed
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