black-eyed
UK: ˌblækˈaɪd | US: ˌblækˈaɪd
adj. having one or both eyes discolored (typically by bruising)
adj. (of a plant) having a dark center, as in "black-eyed Susan"
adj. (figurative) marked by misfortune or disrepute
The term combines "black," from Old English blæc (dark, ink-colored), and "eye," from Old English ēage (organ of vision). The suffix "-ed" turns the noun phrase into an adjective, originally describing physical appearance (e.g., a bruised eye) and later extending metaphorically to plants (e.g., black-eyed Susan) or reputational stains. The logic reflects visual emphasis—darkness around the eye as a distinctive feature.
The boxer sported a black-eyed glare after the match.
She planted black-eyed Susans in her garden for their golden petals.
His black-eyed past made him an outcast in the community.
The child cried upon seeing her black-eyed reflection.
Folklore warns of the black-eyed stranger who brings bad luck.