pupil
UK: ˈpjuːpəl | US: ˈpjuːpəl
n. a student in school
n. the dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye
The word "pupil" has a dual meaning due to its Latin roots. Originally from pupillus/pupilla (diminutive of pupus/pupa, meaning "child"), it referred to a young student. The anatomical sense (eye pupil) arose metaphorically in Latin—pupilla also meant "little doll," as one’s reflection in another’s eye resembled a tiny figure. This dual logic persisted into English, retaining both the "student" and "eye part" meanings.
The teacher praised her pupil for excellent work.
His pupils dilated in the dim light.
Each pupil received a notebook for the new term.
The optometrist checked the size of her pupils.
Ancient texts describe the pupil as a "window to the soul."