eyeshine
noun
A glow emitted by the eyes of many animals when illuminated by a bright light at night.
- The glow is caused by light being reflected by the tapetum lucidum behind the retina..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Auk.
- literacy hour
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- Literae Humaniores
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