RED-EYE

PRONUNCIATION: (RED-eye)

MEANING: noun:
1. The phenomenon of a person’s eyes appearing red in a photograph taken with a flash.
2. A late-night flight or overnight flight.

ETYMOLOGY: An airplane flight that takes place in the night is called a red-eye because it deprives travelers of a full-night’s sleep and as a result may cause bloodshot eyes. Earliest documented use, for 1: 1966, for 2: 1964.
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RED DYE - a pigment for imparting a red color (see also REDDLE)

RE-DYE - use it again

RED-EYRE - Jane's older brother