Glossary Term Definition
The enclosed or partly enclosed white space in the upper bowl of the lowercase letter e.
Definition
The enclosed or partly enclosed white space in the upper bowl of the lowercase letter e. The size and shape of the eye are important characteristics of typeface design and can significantly affect readability at small sizes.
Source
No access — Robert Bringhurst — p. 324:
The enclosed or partly enclosed white space in the upper bowl of the lowercase letter e.