hornrimmed

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A form of horn-rimmed — Of eyeglasses, having the frames made from horn or tortoiseshell or a material that resembles it, and characterized by their bold appearance on the wearer's face, in contrast to metal frames, which appear less pronounced.

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Meanings

adjectivehornrimmed (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of horn-rimmed.

    Through his life, he always stood out from the crowd with his tiny frame and hornrimmed glasses.

    2005, Robert Aldrich, Garry Wotherspoon, Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History Vol. 1
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