Riddle

A vessel have I, that is round as pear, moist in the middle, surrounded with hair; and often it happens that water flows there.

Choose an answer

A.A mouth
B.An ear
C.A nose
D.An eye
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 5 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

An eye

Why this is the answer

The eyeball is round and moist, ringed by lashes and brows, and tears (water) often flow from it.

This riddle is filed under Hard/Difficult Riddles and rated Hard.