prostitute's pupil in English

Forms: prostitute's pupils [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From the notional similarity in behaviour: both (the pupil and prostitute) accommodate but do not react. In the case of the pupil, it is reacting to light; and in the case of the latter, it is to the client. Head templates: {{en-noun}} prostitute's pupil (plural prostitute's pupils)

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  "etymology_text": "From the notional similarity in behaviour: both (the pupil and prostitute) accommodate but do not react. In the case of the pupil, it is reacting to light; and in the case of the latter, it is to the client.",
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"prostitute's pupil" meaning in English

Noun

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