"doe-eyed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more doe-eyed [comparative], most doe-eyed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} doe-eyed (comparative more doe-eyed, superlative most doe-eyed)
  1. Having eyes that are large, attractive, gentle, and innocent-looking. Categories (topical): Eye Related terms: doe eyes

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