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Waterfalls that can blur the eyes of the beholder? (9)

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cataracts

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'waterfalls' is the definition.
('cataract' can be a synonym of 'waterfall')

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(Other definitions for cataracts that I've seen before include "Waterfalls and eye diseases" , "Eye afflictions produce waterfalls" , "Waterfalls in the eyes?" , "Eye problems causing blurred vision" , "Large waterfalls and eye defects" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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