myope

noun

my·ope ˈmī-ˌōp

: a myopic person

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Etymology

French, from Late Latin myops myopic, from Greek myōps, from myein to be closed + ōps eye, face — more at eye

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of myope was in 1728

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myope

noun

my·ope ˈmī-ˌōp

: a myopic individual

called also myopic

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