hawk's-eye

[ hawks-ahy ]
/ ˈhɔksˌaɪ /

noun

a dark-blue chatoyant quartz formed by the silicification of crocidolite, used for ornamental purposes. Compare tiger's-eye(def 1).

Origin of hawk's-eye

First recorded in 1675–85

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British Dictionary definitions for hawk-eye (1 of 2)

Hawk-Eye

noun

trademark an optical ball-tracking device used as an aid to commentators in certain sports, and as an officiating tool in major tennis tournaments

British Dictionary definitions for hawk-eye (2 of 2)

hawk's-eye

noun

a dark blue variety of the mineral crocidolite: a semiprecious gemstone