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Definition of goldeye

goldeye

/ˈɡoʊl.daɪ/
gold · eye
Plural:goldeyes
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goldeye Lexical Profile

goldeye Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small freshwater fish (Hiodon alosoides) native to North America, characterized by its prominent golden-yellow eyes and silvery, deep-bodied appearance.

Example

"The biologist noted that the goldeye is uniquely adapted to feeding in the turbid, muddy waters of prairie rivers."

2

Canadian The flesh of the goldeye fish, which is typically smoked and highly regarded as a regional culinary delicacy.

Example

"For breakfast, the historic hotel restaurant served a traditional platter of smoked Winnipeg goldeye."

• Nearby Words

goldeneye
goldenrod
goldentail
goldeye
goldfield
goldfinch
goldfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the 19th century from a direct combination of the English words 'gold' and 'eye', referring to the distinctively bright yellow eyes of the fish.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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