Third Eye Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms third eye American

noun

1. pineal eye.

2. intuition.

third eye British

noun

1. the pineal gland, believed by some people to be the source of spiritual insight

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Usage

What else does third eye mean? The third eye is a representation of mystical intuition and insight—an inner vision and enlightenment beyond what the physical eyes can see. It is traditionally depicted as being located in the middle of the forehead.How is third eye pronounced?[ thurd ahy ]What are some other words related to third eye?nirvananamastechakrapineal gland

Etymology

Origin of third eye

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

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She told me I may see her third eye throbbing there when she entered her trance.

From Los Angeles Times

But his third eye chakra, she added, was slow.

From Los Angeles Times

This third eye is always watching them, and that is, essentially, what kind of does happen.

From Salon

It has also been called the world’s “third eye,” partly because of its curved shape, but also for its spiritual power as a source of life in an otherwise arid region.

From Seattle Times

She says she once confronted a white girl wearing a bindi, who did not know its significance to Hindus as a third eye and thought it was just a "pretty" decoration.

From BBC

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