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Definition of goldeneye

goldeneye

/ˈɡoʊl.dən.aɪ/
gold · en · eye
Plural:goldeneyes
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goldeneye Lexical Profile

goldeneye Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A migratory diving duck of the genus Bucephala native to lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere, known for its large head, stout bill, and the bright yellow irises of the adult males.

Example

"During our winter birdwatching trip, we spotted a small flock of common goldeneyes diving for crustaceans in the frigid bay."

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• Nearby Words

golden tree snake
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goldendoodle
goldeneye
goldenrod
goldentail
goldeye

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1670s, the name is a literal combination of 'golden' and 'eye', coined to describe the striking, bright yellow irises characteristic of the adult males of this duck species.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goldeneye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goldeneye
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