evil eye

Definition of Evil Eye in English :

1. evil eye

a look that is believed to have the power of inflicting harm

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Evil Eye

noun

the evil eye

1.

a look or glance superstitiously supposed to have the power of inflicting harm or injury

2.

the power to inflict harm, etc, by such a look

1.

a look believed by some to be able to harm or bewitch the one stared at

2.

the power to cast such a look

n.

1. A look or stare believed to cause injury or misfortune to others.

2. The presumed power to cause injury or misfortune to others by magic or supernatural means.