evil eye

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(Angielski)

A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
(humorous, often) A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

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/ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/

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From Middle English ivel eie (“evil eye; envy”), from Old English eage yfel, a calque of Latin oculus malus, from oculus (“eye”) + malus (“bad, evil, wicked; destructive, hurtful, injurious; unfavourable, unlucky”).