stone-blind

adjective

ˈstōn-ˈblīnd How to pronounce stone-blind (audio)
Synonyms of stone-blindnext
: totally blind

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Examples of stone-blind in a Sentence

he's so oblivious to everything around him that you'd think he was stone-blind

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stone-blind was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near stone-blind

stonebiter

stone-blind

stone blue

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“Stone-blind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone-blind. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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stone-blind

adjective
ˈstōn-ˈblīnd
: totally blind

Medical Definition

stone-blind

adjective
ˈstōn-ˈblīnd How to pronounce stone-blind (audio)
: totally blind
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